Rockstar Games is facing a fifth consecutive day of extensive gameplay leaks for its highly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI. The new wave of unauthorized footage, circulated by a group calling itself "Cyberleek," has exposed various aspects of the game just days before Rockstar's planned "Extended Look" reveal on Netflix. The leaks, which began around August 18, 2026, include numerous gameplay clips and map details, causing significant disruption for the developer.[denofgeek+5]
New Gameplay Footage Spreads Widely
The "Cyberleek" group has been posting new Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay clips daily. As of August 23, 2026, at least eight videos have appeared online over five days.These clips show different parts of the game, including supercar driving, plane flights, and scenes featuring strip clubs and fast cars.One particular video even showed the game's protagonist, Jason, using bullet holes to spell out the word "LEEK" on a wall.This suggests the leaker may have access to a playable version of the game, not just pre-recorded videos.[en+12]
The leaked material first spread through private online forums. It quickly moved to larger platforms like Twitter/X and Reddit.The timing is especially difficult for Rockstar, as an official "Extended Look" reveal for Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 27.[denofgeek+3]
Hacker's Demands and Cryptocurrency Push
The "Cyberleek" group has made its motives clear through a manifesto published on its website, titled "The CYBERLEEK Edict."This manifesto criticizes common practices within the video game industry.It demands that publishers stop selling digital pre-orders and "fake" single-player downloadable content (DLC) already included in game files.The group also insists on mandatory offline access for single-player game content, even after online servers shut down.[denofgeek+11]
Beyond these demands, Cyberleek is actively promoting a self-created cryptocurrency token.The group has used the leaked footage to advertise this memecoin, even launching a poll on its website where people could pay in the cryptocurrency to vote on which gameplay video to leak next.The manifesto includes a warning to other major game publishers, stating, "If CYBERLEEK can reach Rockstar, no one is safe."[denofgeek+6]
Rockstar and Take-Two Respond with Legal Action
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has quickly taken legal steps to combat the ongoing leaks. The company has issued multiple Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests. These requests target posts and websites sharing the unauthorized Grand Theft Auto VI footage.Take-Two is working to remove the leaked content from social media platforms.[denofgeek+5]
In a more aggressive move, Take-Two has filed federal subpoenas in the Southern District Court of New York.These subpoenas aim to identify the individual or individuals behind the "Cyberleek" group.Microsoft and Discord have been ordered to provide investigative records by September 4.Despite this legal pressure, Cyberleek has continued to post new material.Rockstar Games has not yet released an official public statement directly addressing the latest leaks or Cyberleek's specific demands.[denofgeek+11]
Internal Frustration and Development Impact
The new leaks have caused significant frustration and exhaustion among Rockstar Games' development teams.Reports indicate that morale inside the company is low.One senior executive reportedly sent an email to staff. It condemned the leaker and tried to reassure employees that players would still be excited about their work.[thegamer+5]
This is not the first time Grand Theft Auto VI has been affected by major leaks. In September 2022, a hacker named Arion Kurtaj leaked over 90 videos from an early version of the game.Kurtaj was later sentenced to an indefinite stay in a secure psychiatric hospital.Following that incident, Rockstar implemented stricter security measures in early 2024. This included a policy requiring employees to work from the office five days a week.Some employees are frustrated that these measures did not prevent another major leak.[denofgeek+16]
Despite the challenges, Rockstar Games remains committed to its schedule. The leaks are not expected to delay the game's official release date, currently set for November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.The planned Netflix "Extended Look" reveal on August 27 will also proceed as scheduled.While the leaks are disruptive, some observers believe they may actually increase public interest.Take-Two has reported "unprecedented" pre-orders for the game.Grand Theft Auto VI is still in active development, with employees continuing to work on the title until its launch.[denofgeek+13]
