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GTA 6 Clips and Map Leak; Leaker Issues Demands as Rockstar Files Takedowns
Short gameplay clips and a map purportedly from Grand Theft Auto 6 were posted online, and Rockstar issued DMCA takedown requests targeting the material. The leaker, calling themselves Cyberleek, published three "commandments" demanding no digital preorders, no fake single-player DLC, and preservation of single-player content, and threatened additional leaks if ignored. Leaked clips show the playable character Jason playing a basketball minigame with a modified HUD, driving and engaging in combat that attracts police, and a separate map labeled Leonida whose authenticity is unclear. The leak arrives just over a week before an extended GTA 6 showcase on Netflix scheduled for August 27, potentially exposing gameplay ahead of the official presentation.
- Rockstar issued DMCA takedowns for the leaked GTA 6 footage and map, indicating the company is removing the material online.
- The leaker identifies as Cyberleek and posted three "commandments": no digital preorders, no fake single-player DLC, and preservation of single-player content, plus threats of further leaks if publishers violate them.
- Leaked clips include a ~1-minute scene of Jason playing a basketball minigame with a modified HUD, a driving sequence that leads to a combat encounter and police response, and a separate map labeled Leonida of uncertain origin.
- The leak appeared just over a week before a planned extended GTA 6 Netflix showcase on August 27, potentially revealing gameplay and map details ahead of Rockstar's official presentation.