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Updated · The Verge · Aug 26
Rockstar Calls GTA VI Leaks Heartbreaking as New Clip Drops Before November 19 Release
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Aug 26

Rockstar Calls GTA VI Leaks Heartbreaking as New Clip Drops Before November 19 Release

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Aug 26

Summary

  • Rockstar issued its first statement after days of Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, apologizing for delays, saying the game is “nearly there,” and urging fans to wait for the intended experience.
  • Another leaked clip surfaced shortly after the statement, showing Jason carjacking a box Chevy-like vehicle, fleeing police, and briefly revealing Lucia in what appeared to be a cutscene.
  • CyberLeek has claimed responsibility for the leaks, which came from an apparently playable build and were used in part to promote a cryptocurrency.
  • Take-Two has sought subpoenas for Microsoft and Discord to identify the source, while Rockstar plans an “extended look” on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET Thursday before YouTube later that day.

Insights

If Rockstar says GTA VI is nearly ready, how different will Thursday’s official reveal look from the leaked playable build?
Did GTA VI’s “heartbreaking” leak expose real new gameplay systems—or just show how vulnerable blockbuster game launches have become?