Rockstar charts Netflix release as Take-Two shares drop $2.8B
Rockstar previews GTA VI on Netflix while Take-Two's stock drops $2.8 billion from leak fallout.
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Grand Theft Auto VI Leak
Take-Two Interactive filed DMCA subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to identify CyberLeek, responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage. Despite legal action, leaked clips continue to circulate. Rockstar Games plans a Netflix preview on August 27, with the full game launching November 19. The leaks caused Take-Two's market capitalization to decline by $2.8 billion.
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2026-08-21 to 2026-11-09 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
GTA YouTuber DarkViperAU's Discord server included in Take-Two's investigation
DarkViperAU, an Australian Grand Theft Auto YouTuber and streamer whose Discord server is associated with the leaked content, expressed confusion about being included in Take-Two's investigation. DarkViperAU noted he had criticized the protagonist's driving in video commentary, speculating the leaker may have visited his Discord server.
Take-Two Interactive files DMCA subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord for GTA VI leak information
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, filed DMCA subpoenas in the Southern District Court of New York on August 20 against Microsoft and Discord. The subpoenas request user data and records of accounts involved in sharing leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage. Take-Two states the purpose is to obtain the identity of alleged infringers to protect its copyrighted material including audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, and other creative elements.
Unknown persona 'CyberLeek' releases multiple Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay clips
A person or group operating under the handle 'CyberLeek' released multiple leaked gameplay clips of Grand Theft Auto VI. The clips show protagonist Jason Duval performing various activities including driving, flying an airplane, using a taser, and attacking with a wrench. One clip shows the player spelling 'LEEK' by shooting holes in a wall. The leaker watermarked content with their name and continued releasing new footage despite Take-Two's takedown efforts.
Microsoft and Discord given until September 4 to provide GTA VI leaker records
Microsoft and Discord have until September 4 to produce requested information related to GTA VI leaks. From Microsoft, Take-Two seeks internal business records and investigative records associated with the 'cyberleek' persona to identify the user(s). From Discord, the company requests account IDs, registration emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, linked connections, device identifiers, and any content related to Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar, or Cyberleek from OneDrive accounts across specific Discord servers.
Rockstar plans extended GTA VI preview on Netflix for August 27
Rockstar Games is set to debut an extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix on August 27. The full game is scheduled to launch on November 19.
Take-Two Interactive's market capitalization declined by $2.8 billion following GTA VI leaks
Take-Two Interactive's market capitalization experienced a $2.8 billion decline in the wake of the GTA VI leaks. The company's total market capitalization is approximately $45 billion, and the share price subsequently bounced back to roughly its pre-leak level.
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Leaked GTA VI Gameplay Footage Surfaces Online From Unknown Source
Unknown hacker 'CyberLeek' releases GTA VI gameplay footage online amid ongoing leak investigation.
Take-Two Files DMCA Subpoenas Against Microsoft, Discord Over Leak
Take-Two subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord for GTA VI leaker information, with September 4 compliance deadline.