GTA 6 Leak Saga Escalates as Take-Two Targets Microsoft and Discord

Take-Two Interactive is stepping up its efforts to identify the source of a fresh wave of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, issuing subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord as unauthorized gameplay footage continues to spread online.

The latest leak saga has put Rockstar Games' highly anticipated blockbuster back at the center of gaming news just days before the developer's planned official showcase.

According to court filings reported by multiple outlets, Take-Two filed subpoenas seeking information from Microsoft and Discord that could help identify individuals connected to the distribution of leaked GTA 6 footage. The requests reportedly include account information and other records linked to users suspected of sharing the material.
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The leaked footage has been associated with an online persona known as CyberLeek. Additional clips have continued to appear despite efforts to remove unauthorized material, increasing pressure on Take-Two and Rockstar to contain the situation.
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The timing is particularly awkward for Rockstar. The company is preparing an official “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” presentation scheduled for August 27. The showcase is intended to give fans another major look at the game ahead of launch, but the leaks risk revealing parts of the experience before Rockstar can present them on its own terms.
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Release date remains unchanged
Despite the latest controversy, there is currently no indication that the leaks have affected the game's release schedule.

Rockstar continues to list Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026, with the game launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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That date has become one of the most important dates on the 2026 gaming calendar. After years of anticipation and previous delays, Rockstar is now approaching the final months before launch.

The company has also begun preparations for release, with pre-orders already available.
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A major security battle
For Take-Two and Rockstar, the latest incident is about more than stopping individual videos. The companies are attempting to protect confidential game assets and determine how unauthorized footage reached the public in the first place.

The subpoenas demonstrate how seriously the publisher is treating the situation. Microsoft and Discord have been asked to provide information that could potentially help investigators trace the people behind the leaked material. Reports indicate that the companies are expected to respond to the requests in early September.
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For fans, the immediate focus will now shift toward Rockstar's official presentation on August 27.

Until then, GTA 6 remains caught between two competing narratives: Rockstar's carefully controlled marketing campaign and an increasingly difficult battle to keep unfinished or unreleased material from appearing online.