Take-Two Interactive is actively pursuing the individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 footage and assets, employing legal channels to gather information. In a recent development, the publisher has filed a motion requesting that specific court documents related to its ongoing investigation remain sealed. This move aims to prevent the alleged leakers from being tipped off about the progress and nature of Take-Two's investigation, thereby safeguarding potential evidence.
Expanding Investigation and Sealing Requests
The publisher's hunt for the "cyberleek" persona has led to the filing of several subpoena requests with platforms including Discord, Microsoft, X, and YouTube. Initially, these requests were broad, seeking extensive business and investigative records. However, a more recent filing on August 28 narrowed the focus, identifying an additional Discord user and seeking more specific information regarding community servers believed to be involved in the infringing activity.
A footnote within the August 28 filing states that Take-Two's investigation is "rapidly evolving and ongoing." The information sought in this new subpoena is distinct from previous requests and aims to provide further clarification on one of the user IDs previously identified. Unlike earlier filings, the details of this latest request are being kept under seal. Take-Two's legal team argues that the document contains "highly sensitive, confidential information" regarding copyright infringement and the misappropriation of proprietary data. Public disclosure, they contend, could compromise the investigation, allow infringers to destroy or conceal evidence, and enable them to evade identification.
Evolving Legal Strategy
A ruling on the request to maintain the seal on these documents has not yet been made, and the subpoena itself has not been formally issued. Concurrently, Take-Two withdrew a request for a DMCA subpoena filing with Google on the same day, reiterating that the situation is fluid and changes rapidly as new information emerges. The legal actions underscore the company's commitment to protecting its intellectual property and maintaining control over the release of sensitive project details.