Rockstar Games says Grand Theft Auto VI is close to completion and remains on track for its November 19 release after unauthorized gameplay leaks disrupted the publisher’s tightly controlled marketing campaign.
The studio broke its silence Wednesday, describing the release of unfinished GTA 6 footage as painful for the development team and apologizing to players who encountered the game through leaks rather than an official reveal. Rockstar also said work on the title is “nearly there.”
More than 10 gameplay videos circulated online, showing previously unseen locations and mechanics. Take-Two Interactive also lost roughly $2.8 billion in market capitalization during a two-session selloff, though the move cannot be attributed solely to the breach. Coinpaper’s coverage of the GTA 6 leak tracked the TTWO decline and the spread of fake game downloads containing malware.
Rockstar Tries to Regain Control
The focus now shifts back to Rockstar’s official marketing schedule.
An extended look at GTA 6 will premiere on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET on August 27, followed by Rockstar’s YouTube channel and GTA VI website at 9 p.m. ET. The game remains scheduled for November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Take-Two Escalates Legal Response
Take-Two has also moved to identify the people behind the leaks. Court filings reported by BeInCrypto show subpoenas were issued to Microsoft and Discord seeking information potentially connected to CyberLeek, including IP addresses, device identifiers and account data.
The leak campaign has developed a crypto angle as well. CyberLeek has used cryptocurrency in connection with its activities, while unrelated speculation surrounding GTA 6 tokens has intensified. A recent Coinpaper review of supposed Rockstar tokens found no confirmation from Rockstar or Take-Two that an official blockchain asset is planned.
That distinction matters because gaming-related tokens can attract speculative trading before any formal connection with a publisher is established. Coinpaper’s crypto gaming guide explains how blockchain-based games differ from conventional titles through tradable tokens, NFTs and player-owned assets.
Despite the security and legal fallout, GTA 6 remains scheduled for November 19. Take-Two’s official launch details also continue to list the standard edition at $79.99, with no change to the release timetable.
