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Apparent GTA VI footage leaks again, watermarked by group promoting cryptocurrency and protesting no physical discs
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Three clips seemingly showing Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay surfaced online ahead of Rockstar's planned extended look on Netflix, with two already pulled for copyright claims and the remaining clip pushing a CyberLeek cryptocurrency.
This is the latest in a series of GTA VI leaks, following 90 videos in 2022 and a confirmed third-party data compromise earlier this year, raising questions about Rockstar's ability to control pre-release information. The leaker's message tying the leak to Rockstar's decision to skip physical discs adds a new dimension of protest-driven motivation. For teams building distribution or anti-piracy infrastructure, it underscores that high-profile digital-only releases remain a focal point for bad actors.
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Three clips of apparent GTA VI footage appeared online, two removed due to copyright claims, showing protagonist Jason Duval in gameplay and cutscene scenarios including the return of a six-star Wanted system.
The clips were watermarked by 'CyberLeek,' which used the footage to promote a cryptocurrency and protest Rockstar's decision not to release GTA VI on physical discs.
Rockstar's official extended look premieres on Netflix on August 27th at 3PM ET, with the $79.99 title scheduled to launch November 19th.
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The leaked clips appeared shortly before Rockstar's planned extended gameplay reveal on Netflix, potentially undercutting the publisher's controlled rollout. Two of the three clips have already been removed following copyright claims, while a third remained live at time of writing. The footage shows protagonist Jason Duval across quiet scenes, crime-focused gameplay, and what appears to be a cutscene, including the return of a six-star Wanted system.
The leak carries an unusual payload beyond the footage itself. The clips are watermarked by an entity called 'CyberLeek,' which embedded QR codes, links, and a call to buy a CyberLeek cryptocurrency. A statement on the third clip reads 'NO PHYSICAL DISCS? THEN MORE LEEKS!', explicitly tying the leak to Rockstar's decision to forgo a physical disc release for GTA VI. This frames the leak as both promotional and protest-driven, a combination not seen in the prior 2022 leak.
This is not an isolated incident for Rockstar. In 2022, 90 videos of apparent GTA VI footage leaked well before the game's official reveal, and a teen who played a key role in that leak was sentenced to life in a secure hospital. Earlier this year, Rockstar confirmed data was compromised in a hack of a third-party provider, though it stated the incident would have no impact on the organization or players. The recurrence suggests ongoing exposure across Rockstar's supply chain and pre-release pipeline.
The commercial stakes are significant. GTA VI is priced at $79.99 and scheduled to launch November 19th, with preorders reportedly off to an 'exceptional start.' The industry has largely steered clear of November to avoid competing with the release. Rockstar's extended look is set to premiere on Netflix on August 27th at 3PM ET and stream on YouTube at 9PM ET, meaning the leaks arrive less than two weeks before the official deep dive. Neither Rockstar nor owner Take-Two responded to a request for comment at time of publication.
Only one feed is carrying this story, so corroboration is limited. The Verge's reporter states they personally viewed the clips, and the copyright takedowns on two of three clips lend credibility to the footage being genuine Rockstar material. However, without independent confirmation from Rockstar or additional outlets, the authenticity of the footage remains officially unverified.
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