A 192GB collection of GTA V source code and development data surfaced online in September 2026, representing one of the largest Rockstar data leaks in history. Community researchers have spent days analysing the files, uncovering cancelled GTA V DLC plans, early GTA VI map data, and references to a Liberty City expansion that was scrapped during GTA V's post-launch development.
What the Files Show
The leaked data appears to include early development files for GTA VI's map — showing a layout broadly consistent with what has been seen in trailers but with notable differences in certain areas of Leonida, suggesting significant world design changes over the course of development. The files also show cancelled DLC packages for GTA V including multiple story expansions that never shipped.
Liberty City: The Cancelled Expansion
The most discussed discovery is what appears to be a scrapped Liberty City expansion for GTA V. Files suggest Rockstar planned a return to the GTA IV setting as post-launch content for GTA V, but cancelled it — reportedly because GTA Online became so commercially successful that it absorbed all available development resources. Community researchers and Beebom now speculate this concept could be revived as GTA VI post-launch DLC, given that Rockstar appears to have kept the assets.
Rockstar Has Not Responded
As with previous leak incidents, Rockstar has not officially commented on the source code leak. The material is unverified by Rockstar, and all details drawn from it should be treated as community research rather than confirmed information. Take-Two is expected to pursue legal action against those distributing the files.
