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Take-Two Interactive pursues legal action following Grand Theft Auto 6 footage leaks

Rockstar Games' parent company has petitioned a New York court for user data from GitHub and Discord after unreleased game clips surfaced online.

Updated Aug 24, 2026 · 00:33 UTC1 reports

The short version

Apparent gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 was leaked online ahead of a planned official preview by Rockstar Games.
Parent company Take-Two Interactive filed legal demands in New York targeting accounts on GitHub and Discord that distributed the copyrighted material.
Industry observers and former staff expect minimal commercial impact on the title ahead of its scheduled release on November 19, 2026.

Footage appearing to show Grand Theft Auto 6 leaked online following more than 18 months without new promotional trailers from Rockstar Games.[BBC News]
Take-Two Interactive initiated legal filings in a New York court demanding that GitHub and Discord provide user details tied to accounts sharing the copyrighted clips.[BBC News]
The group distributing the leaked clips solicited cryptocurrency donations while asserting its actions opposed publisher anti-consumer policies.[BBC News]
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC release planned later.[BBC News]

Rockstar Games has not officially verified the authenticity of the leaked clips or publicly commented on the incident.[BBC News]
The identities and true motives of the individuals responsible for obtaining and leaking the files remain unconfirmed.[BBC News]