GTA 6 leaks

2022 - 9 - 18

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Here's another alleged GTA 6 leak, this time with video (PC Gamer)

A user on GTAForums by the name of 'teapotuberhacker' who say they were also behind a recent Uber hack has posted 90 videos they claim come from a test ...

These files, which have the word "Americas" in their names and some of which show a version running on a PlayStation 4 dev kit, may well be several years old. message received" during a sequence in a strip club ( Screenshots and clips from these videos are doing the rounds on YouTube, Twitter, Reddit and elsewhere, and they do seem to line up with details from the [recent GTA 6 leak](https://www.pcgamer.com/grand-theft-auto-6-will-have-a-playable-female-protagonist-report-claims/) as well as an [earlier one](https://www.pcgamer.com/grand-theft-auto-6-still-early-in-development-and-may-not-release-until-2025/), both suggesting it will have multiple playable characters, one a woman, and be set in and around the Miami-esque Vice City.

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Massive GTA 6 gameplay video leak depicts male and female ... (TechCrunch)

GTA 6 video leak includes 90 videos of gameplay footage from Rockstar's next Grand Theft Auto Game, including code and screenshots.

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'GTA 6' Suffers Massive Leak Of 90 Gameplay Videos (Forbes)

Big trouble over at Rockstar this morning, as somehow, some way, an enormous amount of early footage from GTA 6 has leaked out, spread across 90 videos ...

It’s easy to imagine that it’s going to be pretty excellent after a lot more work and polishing. In the footage the woman is named Lucia, and the man is named Jason. It’s easy to imagine this will escalate into Rockstar trying to track this hacker down and bring them to legal justice, but we’ll see how successful they’ll be in that pursuit. This seems like a genuine hack and breach of Rockstar to produce this footage. [she robs a diner and flees from the cops](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAzDzlQOi9Y) afterwards with Jason. The footage seems to confirm previous details from older leaks including the location, the Miami-esque Vice City, and the male and female leads.

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Early Grand Theft Auto 6 footage reportedly leaks after major ... (Digital Trends)

Rockstar Games appears to be the victim of a massive security breach, as a hacker reportedly stole at least 90 video clips from the company showing off an ...

This could be the start of a much longer headache for Rockstar Games if the alleged hacker does have more data, as claimed. The footage is early and unfinished, of course. This is one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games.” This is one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games Most notably, code and debug tools appear on top of the clips. “The footage is early and unfinished, of course.

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Rockstar Developers "Devastated" By GTA 6 Leak, Response ... (TheGamer)

Leaks might be fun for players, but it's anything but for the people actually making the games.

Even without a statement, it's clear that Rockstar is aware of the situation as According to several sources, Rockstar is aware of the situation and its employees are reportedly "devastated" by the leak. The footage is early and unfinished, of course.

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The Massive GTA 6 Leak Has Fans Losing Their Minds (SVG)

Thanks to a massive leak of footage from the nest game in the series, it's clear that "Grand Theft Auto 6" is closer than ever before.

Other fans are trying to imagine how frantic things must be in the Rockstar offices today, since it's not every day over 90 clips from a top secret game make their way onto the web. A number of fans have posted Obviously this is a lot for fans to take in, but how are they feeling about this mega-leak? [sneaking through a diner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GfPx1yAxQ0) to rob it in plain sight. For the most part, many fans are just happy to finally see some confirmation beyond lip service that the game is in active development. Of course, this club appears to be totally without music, which makes for an odd party atmosphere, but this is another example of the game not being totally cooked just yet. Though many of the fellow posters in the forum were unsure whether or not they could trust these links, [teapotuberhacker then sent more proof](https://gtaforums.com/topic/985481-gta-6-americas-leak-90-mp4-footagevideos/?do=findComment&comment=1071949695) of his previous work, claiming to be the person behind a series of Uber data hacks reported by the [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/technology/uber-hacking-breach.html). on the bumper, seemingly revealing that the series will indeed be returning to Vice City for the newest installment. Although "GTA 5" continues to rake in sales and "GTA Online" has been a smash success thanks to numerous content updates, longtime fans of Rockstar Games' beloved crime series have been keeping their eyes out for something new for years now. For one, a female protagonist named Lucia can be seen in several videos, including one where she appears to be These clips also seem to verify the recent rumors that ["GTA" is cleaning up its act](https://www.svg.com/942434/gta-6-is-reportedly-cleaning-up-its-act/) a bit by adding the series' first female playable character. [a post on GTA Forums](https://gtaforums.com/topic/985481-gta-6-americas-leak-90-mp4-footagevideos/), where a user named teapotuberhacker casually wrote, "Hi...

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GTA 6 Work-In-Progress Gameplay Footage Has Been Allegedly ... (DualShockers)

It's probably one of the biggest leaks we have ever seen so far in 2022, but it does seem like several GTA 6 gameplay clips have gone viral, ...

Rockstar usually doesn't appear in big showcases such as E3 or The Game Awards, which means if an announcement is supposed to happen until the end of this year, it could be at any occasion. Many believe that this could be a hint at the upcoming announcement of GTA 6 in the near future. The purportedly leaked clips showcase one male and one female playable character in different scenarios.

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Huge GTA 6 Leaks Include Gameplay Video, Female Protagonist ... (PlayStation LifeStyle)

Huge new GTA 6 leaks have been posted online, with a new gameplay video showing footage off its female protagonist and more.

[reported back in July that GTA 6 would have a female protagonist](https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/07/27/gta-6-female-protagonist-woman-grand-theft-auto-main-character-playable/), and that the game would feature two playable characters who would resemble the real-life criminal couple, Bonnie and Clyde. The authenticity of the footage hasn’t been confirmed, though the fully voiced conversations and new gameplay elements that are shown in the robbery scene are certainly convincing. The footage was first published on GTAForums by user teapotuberhacker.

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Massive GTA 6 Leak Unveils Screenshots And Early Footage (GameSpot)

Massive GTA 6 Leak Unveils Screenshots And Early Footage ... A hacker has released multiple videos and screenshots of what appear to be the previously unseen title. ... A massive trove of Grand Theft Auto VI assets, including pre-alpha footage and multiple ...

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GTA 6 Leak Confirms Sequel's Protagonist Names, Location, and ... (Den of Geek)

A massive media leak has seemingly revealed GTA 6's protagonists, timeline, and long-rumored setting.

For now, though, it seems safe to say that we know where GTA 6 will take place, when it will take place, and who it will star (at least initially). While it’s a little sad to learn that GTA 6 won’t take us back in time (at least for the soundtrack’s sake), it makes sense that Rockstar wouldn’t want to give up the many modern conveniences a more modern time period offers (cell phones, the internet, etc.). Furthermore, it seems that the leaked footage and screenshots represent either a work-in-progress version of GTA 6 or an even older version of the game. Not only do many of the background locations certainly look like Vice City (palm trees, beaches, etc.), but at one point, we actually see a character board a “Vice City Metro” train. Furthermore, I won’t be directly sharing links to the pieces of leaked media in question. That all changed a little earlier today when one of the biggest leaks in video game history seemingly gave the world their first look at an in-progress build of GTA 6.

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Jason Schreier Confirms What We All Suspected About That GTA 6 ... (SVG)

The footage is early and unfinished, of course. This is one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games." Many people seeing ...

And this might not be the end of Rockstar's headache in this area. This is one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games." The footage is early and unfinished, of course.

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GTA 6 leaks could lead to major delays as Rockstar Games morale ... (TweakTown)

Grand Theft Auto 6 could be delayed as major leaks circulate and significantly affect morale at Rockstar Games, including engine source data files.

GTA 6 is among these games and will be one of the heaviest-hitting titles of the arsenal. TTWO can also rely on annual superstars like NBA 2K and now has the mobile might of Zynga to lean on in between major game releases. The leaks [started circulating in the early morning hours](https://www.tweaktown.com/news/88476/gta-6-gameplay-videos-and-screenshots-leaked-come-check-it-out-early/index.html) and spread like wildfire. In the past, TTWO has been very lenient with Rockstar and given the studio multiple years to develop games (Red Dead Redemption 2, for example, [hacker stole multiple gigabytes worth of confidential data](https://www.tweaktown.com/news/88478/gta-6-leak-confirmed-real-one-of-the-biggest-leaks-in-gaming-history/index.html), including debug footage, pictures, and source code for a pre-alpha build of GTA 6. However the leaks are being judged harshly by gamers and represent security pitfalls at Rockstar, which can be distressing to developers who have worked in secret bound by NDAs on the project.

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GTA 6 leaks explained: Hacker allegedly chasing “deal” with Rockstar (Dexerto)

Following the massive leaks surrounding GTA 6, the party behind the leak is apparently looking to negotiate with Rockstar Games.

Additionally, they’ve said that the source code got GTA 6 is “not for sale at this moment.” He once again states he has source code and told him that the “IT team can check the logs” for proof.Via –— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) The repercussions of this leak might not be clear for quite a while— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) Another is that it may lead management to limit work-from-home flexibility. If you are a [sic] employee of Rockstar or Take2 and your [sic] trying to contact me… I will try to read all these reply soon – i am looking to negotiate a deal.” During their conversation, the hacker once again affirmed that they “have the GTA 5 and GTA 6” source code and assets and that they were looking for an offer to prevent further leaks. “Hi, here are 90 footage/clips from GTA 6. The hacker has now said that he will sell GTA 5’s source code and assets and will not accept any offers under 5 figures.GTA 6 source code is “not for sale at this moment”— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) [videotech_](https://twitter.com/videotech_/status/1571595427077672966) on Twitter, someone attempting to buy the source code “lost $100K due to impostering the hacker’s name.” A couple of GTA 6 leak updates:– The hacker has requested that someone from Rockstar/Take-Two contact them after going “unexpectedly viral”– Take-Two has started to DMCA footageI’ll continue to update this as a thread as more information comes out.— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) Many members of the GTA 6 forum remained skeptical of the leak, which led the hacker to post more and more information to verify the leak was authentic.

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Small Details You Missed In The Massive GTA 6 Leak (SVG)

"Grand Theft Auto 4" saw the emergence of Rockstar's smartphone system, where it served mainly as a tool to contact friends or dates, as well as trigger some ...

[neon-infused nightclubs](https://youtu.be/aTTMkUZYJGw?t=2915) and [beachfront walkways](https://youtu.be/aTTMkUZYJGw?t=2540). [looting money and items from inside cargo crates](https://youtu.be/aTTMkUZYJGw?t=616), while Lucia commits a robbery in the middle of a diner. "GTA 5" eventually switched to a 5-star system, which [appears to continue](https://youtu.be/aTTMkUZYJGw?t=1117) into "Grand Theft Auto 6." As for "GTA 6," police AI appears to be pretty advanced at this stage of development, since they shoot in open areas and quickly transition to [taking cover behind their vehicles](https://youtu.be/aTTMkUZYJGw?t=1122). Players in "GTA 5" went as far as to create [their own prone mods](https://gta5mod.net/gta-5-mods/scripts/stance-crouch-prone-mod-1-2/) for the game, but now it looks like a legit feature. [biggest addition to combat](https://www.svg.com/1013452/everything-the-gta-6-leak-apparently-revealed-about-the-games-combat/) is the ability to go prone. One animation test shows [Jason crawling around in a shed](https://youtu.be/aTTMkUZYJGw?t=1333), which seems to illustrate that the new game will have a stronger approach to stealth-based missions. [Jason swimming in the ocean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTTMkUZYJGw&ab_channel=StrangerIX). [massive "Grand Theft Auto 6" leak](https://www.svg.com/1013220/the-massive-gta-6-leak-has-fans-losing-their-minds/) has given fans a peek at tons of footage from the highly anticipated game, including a [first look at its main character](https://www.svg.com/1013317/we-finally-got-our-first-look-at-the-gta-6s-main-character/). [inventory wheel from "GTA 5,"](https://www.svg.com/1013467/the-gta-6-leak-shows-a-significant-change-to-the-inventory-system/) as well as similar cover mechanics during shootouts. Although [Rockstar seemingly won't release "GTA 6" in 2022](https://www.looper.com/817354/why-rockstar-wont-release-gta-6-in-2022/) or any time soon, this leak has definitely helped alleviate some of the never-ending wait for some fans. [quick mention of Life Invader](https://youtu.be/aTTMkUZYJGw?t=2031) by an NPC in another leaked clip.

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GTA 6 source code and videos leaked after Rockstar Games hack (BleepingComputer)

Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay videos and source code have been leaked after a hacker allegedly breached Rockstar Game's Slack server and Confluence wiki.

These takedown demands lend further validity to the fact that the leaked GTA 6 videos are real. In addition, some of the videos contain voiced conversations between the protagonist and other NPCs. The hacker claims to have stolen "GTA 5 and 6 source code and assets, GTA 6 testing build," but is trying to extort Rockstar Games to prevent further data from being released.

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GTA 6 leaks uploaded, shared, taken down (ClutchPoints)

Leaks for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 were uploaded, spread, and taken down. Read more about the GTA 6 leak here.

This is one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games The footage is early and unfinished, of course. He called it “one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games.” Of course, the authenticity of these leaks was questionable. They also claimed they could leak more, saying they also have “GTA 5 and 6 source code and assets, GTA 6 testing build.” On the post was a link leading to a downloadable archive that contained more than 3GB of videos. On the 18th of September, 2022, a new user by the name of teapotuberhacker posted on the official GTA forums.

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Uber Hacker Claims To Have Hacked Rockstar Games, Releases ... (Forbes)

Did the hacker behind the Uber hack just breach Rockstar Games' servers and leak Grand Theft Auto 6 development videos?

As well as making claims to be the same 'Tea Pot' hacker who was behind the Uber incident, the threat actor says they had gained access to both GTA 5 and GTA 6 source code along with other assets. That Slack server access was involved, and the very public, boastful nature of the video postings certainly suggest a similar modus operandi, however. As evidence of this, videos of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6, which is still in the early stages of development, have been leaked and published online.

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Gigantic GTA 6 Leak Confirmed Real as Devs Show Support for ... (Push Square)

"Everyone loses" - In case you somehow missed it, GTA 6 was unceremoniously leaked to the public with about 90 video clips...

For the people making GTA 6, it'll be a big blow, not least of which because it damages the image of the studio and the game before it's even official. The whole situation has caused quite a stir among enthusiasts and those in the industry. There was some question as to whether this was the real deal or an extremely elaborate hoax, but Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has confirmed it's legit:

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Massive GTA 6 Leak Confirmed to Be Real as Take-Two Snaps Into ... (PlayStation LifeStyle)

The recent GTA 6 has become somewhat of a nightmare for Rockstar Games as the hack claims to have source codes in their posession.

According to Bloomberg journalist and insider Jason Schreier, the leak will not only disrupt work (possibly leading to a development delay), it’ll probably also result in Rockstar Games revising its work-from-home policies. The hack has become quite a headache for Rockstar and Take-Two as the hacker allegedly stole source codes for both GTA 5 and 6, the former of which was apparently going for hundreds and thousands of dollars. The footage is early and unfinished, of course.

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'GTA 6' Actually Looks Pretty Great For An Early Leaked Build (Forbes)

Yesterday, Rockstar suffered one of the worst leaks in gaming history as a hacker posted 90 videos from early builds of Grand Theft Auto 6, ...

But what problem I’m not sure Rockstar has to contend with in the wake of this is that public perception of GTA 6 has dropped because of the early leaked footage. So yes, this leak is hugely damaging to GTA 6 development given everything that came out and a hacker who at least claims to have the source code of the game itself. But I do wonder if they’ll now release some official news and looks at the game they can control, given that everyone’s interest is now piqued. A segment where Lucia robs a diner had some interesting, very detailed NPC AI as they react to the robbery, and it all just looks…very good, especially for being what, potentially three years away from release? It’s not good for development of the game. But what the leaks showed was something perhaps a bit surprising.

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Rockstar Responds To 'Illegal' GTA 6 Leak As The Messy Aftermath ... (Kotaku)

Teapotuberhacker impersonators, along with continued DMCA takedowns, have continued in the wake of the Grand Theft Auto hack.

[Tea Pot’s account was deleted](https://twitter.com/_Tom_Henderson_/status/1571621749950668802) from even the Wild West of messaging apps, Telegram. Tea Pot confirmed this, posting to GTAForums to complain that his original thread had been taken down, saying, “My thread grew to be one of the most popular in the forums history. Some were [ sharing their Bitcoin wallet](https://twitter.com/teapotuberr), but [everyone seemed to be asking for an offer](https://twitter.com/teapothack/status/1571609801557172226?s=46&t=CtuXbwj3k4VoWfmxPPBtXw). [which they were doing in tandem with offering to sell the source code for GTA V](https://twitter.com/JohnHey04839690/status/1571555431738216449), while implying he has the source code for GTA VI. The impersonations have been somewhat successful because the original Teapot was apparently trying to get in touch with Rockstar or Take-Two to “negotiate a deal,” At the same time, the source code for GTA V appears to be being offered for sale, while the origin of the leak is playing whack-a-mole against himself.

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GTA 6 leak: Rockstar Games responds to leaked gameplay footage (Windows Central)

Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games has responded to recent GTA 6 leaks, stating a "network intrusion" saw assets from the unreleased title illegally ...

Rockstar Games is still to confirm a release date for GTA 6, though has stated it doesn't expect the leak to derail current projects. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. Grand Theft Auto V has racked up over 170 million sales to date, with regular updates supporting its golden goose for almost a decade. [past weekend’s GTA 6 leaks](https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gta-6-gameplay-leaks-online-in-over-90-videos-of-early-footage), which saw over 90 videos of the unreleased project surface online. The internet never forgets, yet the publisher acted quick to mitigate damage for what's expected to be its biggest release in years. [GTA Forums](https://gtaforums.com/) user posting over 90 videos from early development builds.

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Rockstar Breaks Its Silence On GTA 6 Leak (SVG)

Here is what the team behind "GTA 6" had to say about the hack and subsequent leak.

[Some have even theorized](https://twitter.com/joetidy/status/1571853574979653635?s=46&t=z46vW_ZTEshamzxtXgpVgA) that the leaks could even serve to get fans more excited for the next "Grand Theft Auto." [sympathy for the company](https://twitter.com/cghchannel/status/1571854545914920961?s=46&t=z46vW_ZTEshamzxtXgpVgA) and their excitement for whatever comes next. Others were glad to find out that the leaks were real, because [they were impressed](https://twitter.com/theishikawarin/status/1571852272987930624?s=46&t=z46vW_ZTEshamzxtXgpVgA) by what they'd seen. The company also made it clear that this leak will not prompt the company to release more information about the upcoming game at this time, noting, "We will update everyone again soon and, of course, will properly introduce you to this next game when it is ready." The statement explained, "We recently suffered a network intrusion in which an unauthorized third party illegally accessed and downloaded confidential information from our systems, including early development footage for the next 'Grand Theft Auto.' At this time, we do not anticipate any disruption to our live game services nor any long-term effect on the development of our ongoing projects." [massive amount of footage from Rockstar Games' "Grand Theft Auto 6,"](https://www.svg.com/1013220/the-massive-gta-6-leak-has-fans-losing-their-minds/) which has been in development for a few years at this point.

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Rockstar says Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks won't have 'long-term' effects ... (Digital Trends)

Rockstar has publicly acknowledged this weekend's Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, confirming that the leaked clips are legitimate.

It concludes the post by stating, “We will update everyone again soon and, of course, will properly introduce you to this next game when it is ready. The leaker mentioned that this was not all the data they had managed to obtain, and may “leak more data soon.” It wasn’t until early this morning that Rockstar officially commented on the leak. While it claims that this won’t interrupt development on the title, or maintenance on their live services, it regrets that details were shared in this unofficial way. In doing so, the company has officially confirmed the authenticity of the leaked videos, but noted that they won’t have “long-term” effects on the game’s development. [In its tweet](https://twitter.com/rockstargames/status/1571849091860029455?s=46&t=05w9VvD36ZQLHzYQOZBTsg), Rockstar acknowledges that it had been the victim of a network intrusion from a third party that accessed development footage for the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series. [massive leak](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/grand-theft-auto-6-leak/) showing off in-development footage of [Grand Theft Auto 6](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/everything-we-know-about-grand-theft-auto-6/) hit the internet this weekend, Rockstar Games has publicly responded to the breach.

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GTA 6 leak confirmed by Rockstar; studio is 'extremely disappointed' (Polygon)

Over the weekend, a hacker released more than 90 video clips showing in-development footage of Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games' anticipated franchise ...

More than 90 video clips of the in-development game were published on a Grand Theft Auto forum — one of the largest leaks in video game history. Our work on the next Grand Theft Auto game will continue as planned and we remain as committed as ever to delivering an experience to you, our players, that truly exceeds your expectations. The longest clip features a female character, reportedly named Lucia, robbing a diner and holding diners and staff at gunpoint.

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More than 90 videos appearing to show early GTA 6 gameplay leak ... (For The Win)

A user on GTAForums posted on Sunday morning more than 90 videos they claim to be early test clips from GTA 6.

It’s a shame that our first look at the upcoming GTA game might be a leak before a proper official reveal, as Rockstar Games are known for their amazing cinematic trailers. The leak surfaced on the ninth anniversary of GTA 5, which was released back on Sept. Most clips show what appear to be early animation tests with characters taking cover, holding up stores, crashing cars, and more. After the footage went viral, the leaker posted again saying they’re looking to “negotiate a deal” with publisher Rockstar Games and claiming they have the source code for the game. While the original forum thread was deleted swiftly, the leaked footage is still circulating online. [Axios Gaming](https://www.axios.com/2022/09/18/grand-theft-auto-vi-leak-and-hacker-rockstar), most of the files from the leak are not dated, but some of the footage seems to be from very early and unfinished builds of the game made in 2021.

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GTA 6 Leaks: Rockstar Games Releases Statement (Comicbook.com)

A massive leak of Grand Theft Auto VI footage over the weekend has been making the rounds online, showcasing a ton of early footage of the next Grand Theft ...

You can check out [all of our previous coverage of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto video game right here](https://comicbook.com/category/grand-theft-auto-vi/). [Grand Theft Auto VI](/category/grand-theft-auto-vi/), but that is what everyone has been calling it in the absence of an official title. It was claimed at the time that a hacker had acquired it through access to developer [Rockstar Games](/category/rockstar-games/), and now the company has officially addressed the leaks -- and confirmed that someone obtained unauthorized access to its systems and early footage of the new Grand Theft Auto.

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The massive 'GTA 6' leak is an even bigger deal than you think (Inverse)

Despite reassurances from Rockstar Games, this leak will likely have a significant impact on the production going forward.

While Naughty Dog never outright confirmed the cause of the leak, [multiple](https://kotaku.com/hackers-are-likely-responsible-for-the-last-of-us-ii-le-1843230805) [outlets](https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/05/04/those-last-of-us-part-2-leaks-were-not-from-an-angry-naughty-dog-employee-hackers-likely/) reported it was due to a hack, which was corroborated by company employees. [leak](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/gta-6-leaks-release-date-rockstar-job-listings) concerning the upcoming [Grand Theft Auto 6](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/gta-6-release-date-rumors-news-locations-rockstar-games). [lot of problems](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/ps5-vs-xbox-series-x-games-covid-19-next-gen) that game development had to find solutions for. [Grand Theft Auto 6](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/gta-6-online-theory-live-service-approach)? It also came with [added benefits](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/video-games-pandemic-quarantine-habit-changes), namely a push for better work-life balance in an industry notorious for [crunch culture](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/japan-video-games-pay-raises). But as Schreier writes, “The repercussions of this leak might not be clear for quite a while.” [game developer](https://twitter.com/GrunkleGrok/status/1571687147723431937) who goes by the handle GrunkleGrok on Twitter. If you can see every line of code, every API and Database queries, how the code interacts line by line, how the [CHEAT ENGINE](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/gta-5-cheats-codes-xbox-series-x-ps5-unlimited-money) detects people attempting to exploit, you know exactly how to get around it.” Just months before the release of Beyond a potential [release date delay](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/starfield-release-date-delay-2023-bethesda), this leak will affect the Rockstar Games' employees and their freedom regarding [how they work](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/woke-gta-6-can-still-be-great). As a [Ubisoft](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/ubisoft-axios-report-exodus-of-developers-assassins-creed) developer [speculates](https://twitter.com/AgentDeli/status/1571577306359164929), the need to rework so much from the ground up could push the release closer to the end of the decade, with this leak accounting for nearly two years' worth of work in itself. Peeling back the layers to see how games and software works from that entry point is relatively difficult to do,” explains a

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