The latest GTA 6 leaks are no longer just an internet controversy. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company, has now taken legal steps to identify the people behind the recent leaked gameplay material. The company has sought subpoenas targeting Microsoft and Discord, asking the platforms to provide information connected to accounts involved in distributing the leaked content. The move comes just days before Rockstar’s planned GTA 6 Extended Look on August 27, making the timing particularly notable. Rockstar still lists November 19, 2026 as the game’s release date.
Take-Two Is Trying to Identify the GTA 6 Leaker
According to the subpoena filings reported by multiple outlets, Take-Two wants information that could help identify the people responsible for distributing the leaked material. The requests target records associated with the online identity “CyberLeek,” which has been linked to the latest wave of GTA 6 gameplay leaks. The company is not simply asking platforms to remove the content. Instead, Take-Two is using the legal process to seek identifying information that could help determine who was behind the accounts and how the leaked material spread.
Why Are Microsoft and Discord Involved?
The two companies appear in the legal action because the alleged leak activity involved services connected to Microsoft’s ecosystem and Discord communities. Take-Two is seeking records that could help connect online accounts to the individuals responsible for distributing the material. The Microsoft request reportedly seeks information associated with its internal investigation of the CyberLeek persona, while the Discord request seeks identifying information connected to accounts and servers involved in communicating about the leaks.
A Court Has Approved the Subpoenas
This is an important development because the requests have moved beyond Take-Two simply asking companies for cooperation. Current reporting says a New York federal court approved the subpoena requests, allowing Take-Two to formally seek the requested information from Microsoft and Discord. The reported deadline for Microsoft and Discord to provide the requested information is September 4, 2026.
What Information Is Take-Two Looking For?
The exact scope varies between the requests, but reports indicate that Take-Two wants account and investigative records that could help identify the individuals behind the leaks. The requests reportedly include information connected to Microsoft accounts and Discord users associated with the leak activity.
This doesn’t mean Take-Two has already identified the leaker. Instead, the company is using the subpoenas to obtain information that could help it establish the person’s identity.
Who Is CyberLeek?
CyberLeek is the online name associated with the latest wave of GTA 6 leaks. Reports say the account has distributed gameplay footage and other material that appears to come from GTA 6 development content. Some reports have also connected the persona with a cryptocurrency promotion, adding another layer to the controversy. However, readers should be careful when discussing the identity behind CyberLeek. The person or group operating under that name has not been publicly confirmed by Take-Two or Rockstar, and online speculation about their real identity should not be treated as fact.
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The Latest Leaks Appear More Serious Than a Single Video
The situation surrounding the GTA 6 leaks has escalated because multiple pieces of material have reportedly appeared online, including gameplay footage and map-related content. Some reports suggest the source may have access to a playable development build, although the exact circumstances remain unclear. That distinction matters. A single screenshot could come from many sources, but a sustained stream of gameplay footage can potentially reveal much more about a game’s development. It also creates a bigger problem for Rockstar because removing one upload does not necessarily stop copies from spreading.
Rockstar Is Fighting the Spread Through Copyright Enforcement
Take-Two has also used DMCA takedown requests to remove leaked GTA 6 material from online platforms. The latest legal action takes that response a step further by attempting to identify the people responsible for the alleged infringement. The legal filings reportedly describe the copyrighted material as including audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue and other creative elements from GTA 6.
The Timing Could Not Be More Interesting
Rockstar is preparing to officially show more of GTA 6 on August 27, just days after the latest leak controversy exploded. The company announced that Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix at 3 PM ET and later appear on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel and GTA VI website. That creates an unusual situation for Rockstar. The studio has carefully controlled the game’s official marketing campaign, while leaked footage has simultaneously given fans an unofficial look behind the curtain.
Will the Leaks Change Rockstar’s August 27 Presentation?
There is currently no official indication that Rockstar has changed the August 27 presentation because of the leaks. The company’s GTA VI website continues to promote the Extended Look for August 27 and lists November 19, 2026 as the release date. Rockstar could still decide to emphasize different gameplay systems during the presentation, but anything beyond that would be speculation.
For now, the official event remains on schedule.
The Leaks Also Created Another Problem: Fake GTA 6 Footage
The situation has become even more confusing because genuine-looking GTA 6 footage is now appearing alongside fake and AI-generated material. Gaming outlets have warned that some clips circulating online may not actually come from Rockstar’s game. That makes it increasingly difficult for fans to separate authentic development material from fabricated content. As a result, GizmoAlert readers should treat screenshots, clips and alleged feature lists circulating on social media with caution unless reputable sources can independently verify them.
What About the GTA 6 Release Date?
For now, nothing has changed officially. Rockstar continues to list November 19, 2026 as the release date for GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The current leak situation does not mean Rockstar has delayed the game. Likewise, there is no official announcement suggesting that the release date has moved again.
What Happens Next?
The immediate next step is the legal process. Microsoft and Discord have reportedly been asked to provide information by September 4, potentially giving Take-Two more information about the accounts and people connected to the leaks. Before that deadline arrives, however, Rockstar has a much more important date on its calendar: August 27. That’s when the company plans to give fans its own official Extended Look at GTA 6.
August 27 Could Change the Conversation Completely
The recent leaks have created endless speculation about GTA 6’s gameplay systems, map, characters and world. Rockstar’s official presentation could now answer some of those questions without fans having to rely on unofficial footage. More importantly, it gives Rockstar an opportunity to take control of the narrative again. Instead of gamers asking “Is this leak real?”, the company can simply show them what GTA 6 actually looks like.
GizmoAlert Verdict: The GTA 6 Leak Story Just Got Serious
The latest development is significant because GTA 6 leaks have pushed Take-Two beyond simply removing leaked material. By seeking information from Microsoft and Discord, the publisher is now trying to identify the people behind the latest leak campaign. At the same time, Rockstar’s official plans remain unchanged. GTA 6 is still scheduled for November 19, 2026, and the highly anticipated Extended Look remains scheduled for August 27.
For gamers, the timing couldn’t be more fascinating. The internet has already seen material Rockstar never intended to release, while the studio is preparing to show the world exactly what it wants fans to see.
And now the question isn’t just what GTA 6 looks like.
It’s who leaked it — and how far Take-Two is prepared to go to find them.
