GTA 6 Leaks Persist: Take-Two Takes Legal Action Against Microsoft and Discord
Take-Two has launched a legal battle to identify the source of major GTA 6 gameplay leaks. The developer is seeking court orders to obtain user data from Microsoft and Discord to track down those responsible.
The hype surrounding GTA 6 shows no signs of slowing down. Although the full game is scheduled for release on November 19, the internet has been flooded with gameplay footage from a leaked version of the game. Take-Two, the parent company of developer Rockstar Games, has initiated a legal battle to track down the source of the leaks.
Legal Action Against Microsoft and Discord
Take-Two has filed a request in a New York federal court for special orders under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) against Microsoft and Discord. The company aims to obtain information to expose the identity of the group operating under the alias CyberLeek. If the court grants the request, both companies must provide the requested data by September 4.
According to the filing, the leaked copyrighted materials include audiovisual content, images, and dialogue. The footage, which appears to be from an advanced development build, shows the protagonist, Jason, performing various in-game actions. One clip, which serves as proof of the leak's authenticity, features the player shooting a wall to spell out the word "LEEK."
To identify the leakers, Take-Two is demanding a comprehensive list of data from Discord, including message history, logs, IP addresses, phone numbers, and linked accounts (Google, Xbox). From Microsoft, the company is seeking data regarding the GitHub repository where the leaks were published.
Discord has stated it will comply with court-issued orders. Meanwhile, Xbox CTO Scott Van Fleet wrote on X:
"We are working closely with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to support efforts to protect works and intellectual property."
A Protest Against Digital-Only Releases?
One of the leakers has demanded that physical copies of the game be sold, threatening further leaks if their demands are not met: "No physical discs? Then more leeks!" Rockstar has no plans to release a physical version, and it is highly unlikely the company will back down, especially given the industry's shift toward digital distribution.
This legal battle comes at a critical time, as Netflix is set to broadcast an exclusive look at the game this Thursday.
