13 Years Ago, Rockstar Suffered a Leak Worse Than GTA 6

In 2013, a PlayStation Store error let some people who had pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto 5 access its files before launch. The leak escalated from details about the map and soundtrack to story spoilers, and eventually a pirated copy that let people with jailbroken consoles play early.

Rockstar said it was deeply disappointed, while Sony removed the preload and apologised; both warned that people sharing spoilers could be banned. The incident came as digital games were becoming mainstream, making an early playable release an unusual breach. The article contrasts it with GTA 6 leaks, which have exposed footage but, so far, not its story or ending.