# Rockstar addresses leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rockstar-finally-responds-to-heartbreaking-gta-6-leaks/
- Published: 2026-08-26T22:07:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-27T04:18:07+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/games/984959/gta-vi-leaks-rockstar-games-official-statement-heartbreaking
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming, GTA 6

## Key points

- Rockstar says GTA VI leaks have been heartbreaking for its team.
- Take-Two is seeking to identify the source through legal action.
- An official extended preview is due before the 19 November release.

## Summary

Rockstar Games has responded publicly to a series of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks, describing them as “heartbreaking” for the development team and apologising for the long wait for official information. The leaks risk spoiling elements of one of the industry’s most anticipated releases and have prompted the publisher, Take-Two Interactive, to pursue legal action aimed at identifying their source.

The footage reportedly came from an apparently playable build and included characters Jason and Lucia, with the alleged leaker using the material partly to promote cryptocurrency. Rockstar will show an extended official look at the game on Netflix at 3pm ET on Thursday, before uploading it to YouTube six hours later; GTA VI is scheduled to launch on 19 November.

## Coverage

- [The Verge: Rockstar addresses leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage](https://www.theverge.com/games/984959/gta-vi-leaks-rockstar-games-official-statement-heartbreaking)
- [BBC Entertainment: Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62eg71e1z2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [Fox News: Rockstar finally releases statement regarding ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ leaks, leaving fans even more confused](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/rockstar-releases-statement-grand-theft-auto-vi-leaks-leaving-fans-confused)

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