GTA 6 Leaks Put Discord and Microsoft Under Federal Subpoena

A group named Cyberleek leaked GTA 6 gameplay footage, causing Take-Two's market cap to drop by $1.5 billion. The leaks included gameplay clips, map screenshots, and demands for industry changes, all tied to a crypto token. Take-Two filed subpoenas to identify the leaker, but the source remains unknown. Rockstar is investigating the breach, which occurred despite strict security protocols.

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Take-Two, parent of Rockstar Games, filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to obtain user data, aiming to identify the leaker of GTA 6 gameplay footage. The subpoenas seek records to pinpoint users linked to specific Discord servers and Microsoft accounts. GTA 6 is set to release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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A leaker, CyberLeek, claims to have access to a playable build of Grand Theft Auto VI, sharing multiple gameplay clips. Take-Two's stock briefly dropped by five points, costing around $2 billion in value, before recovering. Hackers are spreading malware through fake downloads. The game is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, with a Netflix gameplay preview on August 27.