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Rockstar Games affected by data breach, "limited amount of non-material information" accessed
Rockstar Games has confirmed it was affected by a data breach where a limited amount of non-material information was accessed via a third-party platform. The developer stated this incident has no impact on its organization or players. The breach reportedly could include financial records, player data, and contracts, with the hacking group issuing demands for its release.
As GTA 6 reportedly spooks Xbox into delaying Fable, Playground Games reiterates its RPG remains on track for Autumn…
A new rumor suggests that the Fable reboot may be delayed from its Autumn 2026 release window due to concerns about launching near Grand Theft Auto 6. Developer Playground Games, however, has reiterated that Fable remains on track for its planned release. Xbox Game Studios is reportedly considering the impact of Grand Theft Auto 6 on other major releases.
Ahead Of GTA 6, Rockstar Hacked By Ransomware Group Again
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach affecting its third-party cloud provider, Anodot, which was targeted by the ransomware group ShinyHunters. While Rockstar stated that only a limited amount of non-material company information was accessed and they will not pay the ransom, the incident follows previous security issues and recent layoffs. The breach occurred ahead of the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Fable Reboot Could Be Delayed To 2027 Amid Concern About GTA 6 - Report
A report suggests that Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot may be internally delayed to 2027, potentially to avoid launching near Grand Theft Auto 6. While developer Playground Games is reportedly still aiming for a fall release, concerns about the proximity to Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 launch could push Fable to 2027. The RPG is confirmed for PC and PlayStation 5.
GTA and Red Dead in the crosshairs: hacker drama unfold... | TAG
Rockstar Games is reportedly facing a data breach with hackers claiming to hold sensitive Grand Theft Auto 6 information for ransom. Separately, the tribal survival game Soulmask has left early access with a free Egypt-themed DLC, and Magic: The Gathering is reintroducing a canceled Monster Hunter card. In other news, Karl Urban expressed interest in playing John Marston in a Red Dead Redemption film, Pete Hines departed Bethesda citing dissatisfaction post-Xbox acquisition, and the AI in the 25-year-old game Black & White is being recognized as a precursor to modern AI.
Fable “Internally Delayed,” Could Launch in December to Avoid GTA 6 – Rumor
Playground Games' Fable has reportedly been internally delayed to December to avoid a direct conflict with the November release of Grand Theft Auto 6. While Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan expressed confidence in their own game's timing, reports suggest Microsoft is strategically positioning releases to maximize opportunity before Rockstar's major title. An official announcement may come during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th.
Rockstar got hacked again, but says it’s no big deal
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach affecting a limited amount of non-material company information, stating it has no impact on the organization or its players. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and is reportedly demanding a ransom. The breach reportedly exploited a third-party analytics tool rather than directly compromising Rockstar's systems.
Rockstar Games Confirms Recent Hack On The Company
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach after the hacker group ShinyHunters claimed to have accessed company information and demanded a ransom. A spokesperson stated that only a limited amount of non-material company data was accessed, with no impact on the organization or its players. ShinyHunters claims to have obtained financial data, employee contracts, and marketing timelines, threatening to leak the data if a ransom is not paid.
GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games says new data breach "has no impact"
Rockstar Games has stated that a recent data breach involving the hacker group ShinyHunters, which accessed non-material company information through third-party tool Anodot, will have no impact on the organization or its players. The developer confirmed the incident but downplayed its severity, differentiating it from the significant 2022 Grand Theft Auto 6 leak.
GTA VI PC Release Rumored for February 2027 by Former Rockstar Staff
Rumors from former Rockstar Games employees suggest Grand Theft Auto VI may launch on PC in February 2027, approximately 15 months after its planned console release. This staggered release strategy aligns with Rockstar's historical approach for titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, allowing for optimization and maximizing sales across platforms.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Developer Confirms Data Breach: “No Impact on Our Organization or Players”
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach where a limited amount of non-material company information was accessed through a third-party compromise of Snowflake via Anodot. The developer stated the incident has no impact on the organization or its players, recalling a similar large-scale leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay in 2022. The group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the recent breach.
Pokemon Mystery Gifts Out Now! Are You Ready to Catch '... | TAG
Rockstar Games has been targeted by hackers who allegedly stole company data and are demanding a ransom. Separately, Pokemon Champions is offering free Mystery Gifts until August 2026, Dragon Age: Inquisition's servers are shutting down, and the developers of Graveyard Keeper 2 have denied using AI for its art. Additionally, a previously canceled Monster Hunter card has reappeared in Magic: The Gathering, and Epic Games is reportedly collaborating with Disney on a shooter featuring Disney characters.
GTA 6 maker Rockstar confirms another hack, says "this incident has no impact on our organization or our…
Rockstar Games has confirmed a second data breach, stating that the incident has no impact on the organization or its players. A hacker group claims to have obtained a large collection of data from the company's cloud servers and is demanding a ransom.
GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games hacked once again but insists only a "limited amount of non-material company information" was compromised
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach where a limited amount of non-material company information was accessed by a third-party hacking group. The studio insists this incident will have no impact on its operations or players, despite the hackers issuing a ransom demand. This follows a similar network intrusion in 2022 that led to the leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 development assets.
GTA 6 dev Rockstar have seemingly been hacked again, but they don't seem all that worried
Rockstar Games has confirmed a limited data breach affecting non-material company information, stemming from a hack targeting their third-party vendor Anodot. The company stated the incident has no impact on their operations or players, and is not considered as significant as the major leak in 2022. The hacker group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility and issued a deadline for payment before leaking further data.
Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breach
Rockstar Games has confirmed a third-party data breach affecting company servers, though they state no player data was compromised. A hacking group known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and threatened to leak data if demands were not met. This incident follows a previous major leak of Grand Theft Auto VI assets in 2022.
Hackers demand ransom from GTA6 studio Rockstar, threaten to leak stolen data
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach by the hacking group ShinyHunters, who are threatening to leak stolen company information unless a ransom is paid. Rockstar stated that only a limited amount of non-material information was accessed and that the incident has no impact on the organization or its players. The hackers claim to have gained access through a breach of Rockstar's outsourced cloud storage provider, Snowflake, via a third-party analytics tool called Anodot.
GTA 6 Dev Confirms Another Data Breach, Hackers Demand Ransom
Rockstar Games has confirmed a limited data breach affecting non-material company information, following claims by hacker group ShinyHunters of compromising Snowflake instances used by the studio. The hackers are demanding a ransom by April 14th, 2026, threatening to leak sensitive materials if their demands are not met. Rockstar Games stated the incident has no impact on the organization or its players.
GTA 6 Dev Rockstar Confirms 'A Limited Amount of Non-Material Company Information Was Accessed' in Third-Party Data Breach, as Hackers Issue Ultimatum: 'Pay or Leak'
Rockstar Games has confirmed that non-material company information was accessed during a third-party data breach. Hackers have issued an ultimatum to the Grand Theft Auto VI developer, threatening to leak the accessed data if a ransom is not paid.
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Rockstar Games has reportedly been the victim of a significant hack, with stolen data being held for ransom. The company stated that the incident will not impact its operations or players. The breach was reported by Kotaku.