Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, is intensifying its efforts to identify those responsible for the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Following earlier, more public subpoenas, the publisher has now filed a new request with a court, seeking to keep the details of this latest legal action confidential.
This new subpoena targets Discord and aims for a more specific outcome than previous requests, which were criticized for their broad scope. The initial subpoena reportedly sought information on hundreds of thousands of Discord users across various servers where the leaked GTA 6 footage had circulated. In its latest filing, Take-Two indicated it has identified additional individuals and obtained more identifying information for previously noted users, alongside further details concerning community services.
The company has requested that the new filing be sealed, a move intended to prevent potential leakers from being alerted to the investigation. This approach marks a shift from the initial subpoenas, the details of which were made public. While the current subpoena remains sealed, a judge has yet to rule on Take-Two's request for confidentiality. Should the judge deny this request, the "highly sensitive, confidential information" within the filing could become accessible.
The leaks of GTA 6 gameplay footage reportedly ceased shortly before Netflix debuted an extended showcase of the game. It is believed that the individuals responsible for the leaks used the footage to inflate the value of a cryptocurrency, subsequently cashing out approximately $270,000.