On August 18-19, 2026, gameplay clips began circulating online under the alias 'CyberLeek.' The material — ranging from short combat clips to map details and a cutscene — spread first through underground forums before jumping to X, Discord servers, and reupload networks faster than DMCA takedowns could clear them. The group claimed to have obtained a playable PC build of GTA VI.
Who Is CyberLeek?
CyberLeek remains unidentified. The group's motive appeared partly financial — they launched a memecoin alongside the leaks in an apparent attempt to profit from the attention. Over a dozen in-game videos were released across multiple platforms in a coordinated wave, with new upload locations appearing as fast as old ones were taken down.
Rockstar Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord
Take-Two Interactive filed two DMCA subpoenas in the Southern District of New York on August 20, 2026 — one targeting Microsoft, one targeting Discord — seeking to identify the person or people behind CyberLeek. The subpoenas were filed just hours before the official Extended Look went live, suggesting Rockstar had been preparing the reveal as a direct response to the leak wave.
Rockstar Breaks Silence
Rockstar issued a rare public statement acknowledging the leaks and apologising to fans for the long wait since the last official content. The studio refrained from disclosing details about its efforts to identify CyberLeek but confirmed the footage was real and that it did not reflect the game's final quality in all areas.
The Extended Look as a Response
The timing of the August 27 Extended Look — just days after the CyberLeek wave — was widely reported as deliberate. Rather than let unauthorized footage define the narrative, Rockstar chose to flood the conversation with 26 minutes of controlled, high-quality official content. It effectively buried the leaks within hours of going live.
