Rockstar faces more GTA6 leaks as gameplay hits social media

A hacker group calling itself CyberLeek is posting daily GTA6 leaks that appear to show gameplay, assets, and a full map from an unconfirmed build, while using the material to promote a memecoin and press Rockstar on digital-only and monetisation choices.

Key Takeaways

• CyberLeek claims to release new videos daily of an apparent GTA 6 build, including mechanics, assets, and a full game map.
• The footage has not been confirmed as authentic; Rockstar and Take-Two appear to be removing it from social media.
• The group is promoting a memecoin and demanding Rockstar rethink all-digital sales and monetised single-player content.
• A separate rumor says the clips were recorded from a PC build with a controller connected.
• The leaks arrive about a week before an extended GTA 6 gameplay look premieres on Netflix on August 27.

What do the latest GTA6 leaks show?

According to GamesIndustry.biz, CyberLeek began sharing footage earlier this week, followed by more clips yesterday and another today. Material posted so far includes various gameplay mechanics and assets, as well as a full game map.

The latest clip suggests the leakers may have access to a playable build. It shows one of the game's protagonists, Jason Duval, spelling "LEEK" with bullet holes on a wall. How old the build is, and how much of the game is playable, remains unclear.

Why does this matter for Rockstar and crypto watchers?

The group has used the unconfirmed material to promote a memecoin, linking a high-profile entertainment leak to speculative crypto marketing. That crossover is why this story sits with our Fintech & Crypto Alerts coverage.

CyberLeek has also demanded that Rockstar reconsider its all-digital strategy for GTA 6, including digital pre-orders and no physical discs, and remove monetised single-player content. It threatened other publishers, stating that if it can reach Rockstar, "no one is safe."

Rockstar and parent Take-Two Interactive seem to be working to remove the footage from social media. GamesIndustry.biz has approached Take-Two for comment.

Were the leaked clips recorded on PC?

IXBT.games reports a rumor from blogger TheRavenHelm, who claims developers said all previously shown materials were recorded from the PC version with a controller connected. Viewers have noted on-screen button prompts that appear empty until a controller button is pressed.

That pattern, the rumor argues, would fit a PC interface where keyboard labels belong, and a PC build with a controller would be more plausible than early-stage console access requiring a corresponding devkit. The claim is unverified.

Have GTA 6 leaks happened before?

This is not Rockstar's first GTA 6 leak cycle. In September 2022, more than a year before the official announcement, Rockstar faced a major leak of 90 in-development videos. Take-Two removed related YouTube videos, and the FBI later investigated the alleged hacker.

In December 2023, the game's trailer leaked a day early, prompting Rockstar to release the official first look sooner than planned. Earlier this year, Rockstar also reported a third-party data breach involving a limited amount of non-material information.

The latest footage arrives a week before an extended gameplay look of GTA 6 on Netflix, set to premiere on August 27. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has described that Netflix partnership as early marketing—"hors d'oeuvres"—ahead of a wider campaign.