Fresh gameplay videos allegedly from Grand Theft Auto 6 have appeared online, even as Take-Two pursues legal action against Microsoft and Discord to identify those responsible for the leaks
Two new gameplay videos, reportedly from Grand Theft Auto 6, have been released online by a leaker or group operating under the name 'CyberLeek'. This comes despite ongoing legal efforts by Rockstar owner Take-Two, which has issued subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in an attempt to uncover the identities behind the recent wave of leaks. The latest footage includes sequences featuring high-end vehicles, an armed robbery, and a strip club scene, with one cutscene appearing to reference the act of leaking itself. The emergence of these videos has intensified concerns that the leaker may have access to a development build, raising the risk of significant story spoilers ahead of the game's official release.
Take-Two's Legal Response
Take-Two has responded to the leaks by filing Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) subpoenas in a US federal court, seeking information from both Microsoft and Discord. The company is requesting account details for users associated with several Discord servers, including one linked to Australian content creator Matthew "Matt" Judge, also known as DarkViperAU, who has publicly denied any involvement. In addition, Take-Two issued a DMCA takedown notice to Github, demanding the complete removal of repositories sharing the leaked content. The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Microsoft subpoena on 21 August, and Xbox's Chief Technical Officer has confirmed that Microsoft is cooperating with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to protect their intellectual property.
Nature of the Leaks and Crypto Promotion
The two new videos are the seventh and eighth to appear in the past week, each prominently featuring promotion for the 'CyberLeek' memecoin. This has led to widespread suspicion that the leaks are being used to drive attention to a cryptocurrency scheme, rather than simply to expose unreleased gameplay. As previously reported in NGB's coverage of earlier GTA 6 leaks and their security implications, the current situation has fuelled debate about the risks of digital-only releases and the vulnerability of unreleased content to exploitation.
Ongoing Uncertainty and Upcoming Reveal
According to Bloomberg, Rockstar has not yet determined how the leaks occurred or who is responsible. Despite the ongoing investigation, there are no plans to delay the upcoming Netflix showcase, where 'Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look' is scheduled to premiere exclusively on 27 August before being made available on other platforms. Internally, reports suggest frustration and anger at the repeated breaches, but the company has not issued a public statement. Discord has confirmed that it reviews and complies with valid DMCA subpoenas as standard practice, while both Rockstar and Take-Two have declined to comment further.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November 2026. The ongoing leaks have not altered the official release schedule, but the situation remains fluid as legal proceedings continue and further unauthorised disclosures remain possible.
Digital rights management (DRM) is a set of technologies and legal mechanisms used by publishers and platform holders to control how digital content is accessed, shared, and distributed. In the context of major game releases, DRM is intended to prevent unauthorised copying and early leaks, but it can also create challenges for legitimate players, such as requiring constant online authentication or limiting modding. The effectiveness of DRM is frequently debated, as high-profile leaks like those affecting GTA 6 demonstrate that determined actors can sometimes bypass even robust protections, raising questions about the balance between security and player convenience.
