GTA 6 Leaks: How Rockstar and Take-Two Responded
The short answer
Starting in mid-August 2026, unreleased GTA 6 footage was posted online without Rockstar's permission. Rockstar and Take-Two responded with copyright takedowns, court subpoenas to identify those responsible, and a public statement on August 26. This page covers only that response. We do not show, describe or link to leaked material.
Takedowns and subpoenas
Accounts that reposted the footage received DMCA takedown notices within days, as GamesRadar+ reported on August 18. Take-Two then asked a US federal court for subpoenas requiring Microsoft and Discord to hand over information that could identify the people behind the leaks, according to Variety.
Rockstar's statement
On August 26, 2026, the day before the Netflix Extended Look, Rockstar posted a statement on social media calling the leaks “heartbreaking for our team” and apologizing for how long the game has taken. It asked players to wait and experience the game themselves on November 19 (quoted by GamesRadar+).
Why we do not cover the leaked content
Leaked footage is unverified by definition, may show an old build, and is subject to active copyright claims. Nothing on this site is based on it, including as unconfirmed material. The first official gameplay was the Netflix Extended Look on August 27; everything we publish as fact traces back to Rockstar, Take-Two or a named major outlet.