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What happened in August 2026
On August 18, 2026, an account calling itself CyberLeek posted short GTA 6 gameplay clips and an image of the entire Leonida map. Rumor / leak More videos followed almost daily, all showing Jason in an early stage of the game. On August 20 one clip showed the player shooting the word "LEEK" into a wall, suggesting the leaker could actually play a build rather than just share recordings.
Reporting, including from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, says the footage comes from a development build from around 2025, not the finished game. Insider Nate the Hate also said early clips were more than a year old. No Lucia gameplay surfaced, which hints at a limited test build.
Why CyberLeek says they did it
The group published a manifesto against what it calls harmful monetisation: all-digital licences, physical boxes with no disc, and paid content it described as "fake" single-player DLC, apparently aimed at GTA 6's Ultimate Edition. It demanded a public apology from Rockstar. The videos were also watermarked with a crypto memecoin, and token holders voted on what leaked next.
How Rockstar and Take-Two responded
- Rockstar filed takedown notices across YouTube, X and other platforms. Confirmed
- Take-Two served legal subpoenas on Discord, Microsoft, X and Google seeking account data behind handles tied to the leaker. Confirmed
- Rockstar did not move the Netflix Extended Look or the November 19 launch.
- Reports say staff who'd worked under strict security rules for years were demoralised, and that Rockstar still hadn't identified the source days into its investigation. Preview report
Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij called the likely impact on sales minimal. Several outlets later retracted stories about a supposed "dead man's switch" and other dramatic claims that were never confirmed.
A history of GTA 6 leaks
- September 2022About 90 early development clips leak after a hack. Rockstar confirms it and says development will continue unaffected.
- December 4, 2023Trailer 1 leaks online, so Rockstar releases it a day early.
- August 18, 2026CyberLeek begins releasing clips and a full map from a 2025 build.
- August 20, 2026A clip suggests the leaker has a playable build.
- August 27, 2026The official Extended Look premieres on schedule.
- September 2026Take-Two widens its legal hunt with subpoenas to major tech platforms.
How to avoid spoilers and scams
Mute keywords like "GTA 6 leak", "CyberLeek" and "GTA 6 ending" on social apps. Be wary of anything offering a GTA 6 download, a PC version or beta access before launch; these are almost always malware or phishing. The only legitimate way to play is buying from official stores on November 19.
Leaks FAQ
Who is CyberLeek?
CyberLeek is the name used by a hacker or group that began posting GTA 6 gameplay clips and a full map image on August 18, 2026. Their identity is unknown; Take-Two is using legal subpoenas to try to unmask them.
Did the leaks delay GTA 6?
No. Rockstar kept both the August 27 Netflix premiere and the November 19 release date.
Is the leaked GTA 6 footage from the final game?
No. The footage comes from a development build believed to date from 2025, so visuals, systems and content may have changed.
Was GTA 6 leaked before?
Yes. In September 2022 a hacker posted about 90 early development videos, and in December 2023 Trailer 1 leaked a day before its planned release.