Cyberleek publishes complete GTA 6 map as Rockstar fights content removal
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A group calling itself Cyberleek has leaked extensive Grand Theft Auto 6 material, including full gameplay footage and the complete map of Leonida, Rockstar's reimagined take on Vice City, giving fans an unusually detailed early look at the game ahead of its official release. Rockstar has responded quickly, issuing Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notices in an effort to remove the leaked content from circulation across various platforms.
The leaked footage reportedly showcases numerous gameplay systems, including a basketball minigame, advanced water physics, an updated wanted (police pursuit) system, driving mechanics and combat, offering the clearest confirmed picture yet of the game world's scale. The incident underlines the persistent security challenges major publishers face in protecting unreleased content, as well as Rockstar's determination to control information about the highly anticipated title before its launch.
- Cyberleek leaks full GTA 6 map and gameplay footage online
- Footage shows basketball minigame, water physics, wanted system
- Rockstar issues DMCA takedowns to remove leaked material
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Cyberleek is a hacking group that says it has obtained and released a large amount of internal material from Grand Theft Auto 6, the long-awaited next instalment in Rockstar Games' flagship series. The leaked files reportedly include lengthy gameplay footage and a complete map of Leonida, the game's fictional setting, which is Rockstar's reworked version of its famous Vice City.
Rockstar Games, the studio behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise, has moved to remove the leaked material from the internet using DMCA takedown notices, a legal tool that lets copyright holders request the removal of unauthorised content from websites and platforms. This kind of leak matters because Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated video game releases in years, and unofficial early details can shape public expectations and discussion long before the game's official launch.
This is not the first time Rockstar has dealt with leaks of this game, and such incidents highlight the broader difficulty large studios face in keeping unreleased projects secure, as well as the tension between fan curiosity and a publisher's wish to control how and when information about its games is revealed.
Coverage
- Polygon — ‘GTA 6’ Map Leak Reveals Size of Rockstar’s New Vice City
- GamesRadar+ — New GTA 6 leaks show gameplay and the full Leonida map as Rockstar issues DMCA takedowns