Take-Two Escalates GTA 6 Leak Investigation with New Subpoenas
Take-Two Interactive is intensifying its legal pursuit of those responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. The company has issued a second subpoena to Discord and is seeking to keep these filings sealed. This aggressive legal action aims to uncover user data from platforms like Discord, Microsoft, and X to identify the leakers.
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(UPDATE) Take-Two’s GTA 6 Leaker Hunt Is Escalating, With A Second Discord Subpoena
Take-Two Interactive is intensifying its efforts to identify individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 content. The company has issued a second subpoena to Discord, seeking user information while attempting to maintain secrecy around the investigation to avoid alerting potential leakers.
Take-Two files second subpoena with Discord over GTA 6 leaks, asking details to remain sealed
Take-Two Interactive has filed a second subpoena with Discord as part of its investigation into Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, seeking more narrowly defined information. The company has also filed a motion to keep the subpoena details sealed to prevent potential suspects from evading legal action or destroying evidence.
With GTA 6 leaker hunt 'rapidly evolving,' Take-Two asks court to keep latest subpoena request sealed to avoid…
Take-Two Interactive is seeking to seal a recent court filing related to its investigation into the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, citing the need to protect an ongoing investigation into copyright infringement. The company has issued subpoenas to platforms like Discord and Microsoft to identify users involved in the leaks, with the investigation described as 'rapidly evolving.'
Panic refunds tariff fees, 1047 Games pivots from Splitgate, and Gamescom Dev grows - Patch Notes #67
This week's gaming news covers the prevalence of generative AI at Gamescom, Panic's refund of tariff fees for the Playdate handheld, and Rockstar Games' response to the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Additionally, 1047 Games is ending development on Splitgate Arena Reloaded and Empulse, CAA launched an indie game fund, and actor Tim Curry passed away. Gamescom Dev saw growth, and No More Room in Hell 2 surpassed one million players.
Rockstar responds to GTA 6 leaks – "This is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time"
Rockstar Games has responded to the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, calling them "heartbreaking" and "obviously not how we intended for you to see the game." The developer expressed hope that players will still wait to experience the game for themselves on November 19. Take-Two Interactive is investigating the source of the leaks and has subpoenaed Microsoft, Discord, and X for user data.
Rockstar responds to GTA 6 leaks: 'This is not how we intended for you see the game after all this time'
Rockstar Games has officially responded to the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks, confirming their authenticity and expressing disappointment that the game was revealed in this manner. The studio apologized for the delay in sharing official details and gameplay, assuring fans that the game is nearing completion and promising an extended look tomorrow. Rockstar thanked the community for their support amidst the leak.
Rockstar officially responds to GTA 6 leaks: "This is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after…
Rockstar Games has officially responded to the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, calling the situation "heartbreaking" and acknowledging that it's not how they intended players to see the game. The developer expressed regret for the long development time and stated they are determined to exceed player expectations with the upcoming gameplay reveal. Despite the spoilers, Rockstar hopes players will still wait to experience the game for themselves upon its release.
As Take-Two seeks IP addresses and phone numbers of thousands in GTA 6 subpoena, Discord says it's not been served…
Take-Two Interactive is seeking subpoenas for IP addresses and phone numbers from Microsoft and Discord to identify a leaker of Grand Theft Auto 6 development footage. Discord has stated they have not yet been served with the subpoena, but if they are, they will evaluate its validity. The publisher's legal team is attempting to gather user information from Discord servers to identify the individual known as 'Cyberleek'.
Discord will "evaluate the validity and scope before responding" to controversial GTA 6 leaks court order, but…
Discord has confirmed it has not yet received a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, demanding user information related to Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Discord stated they will evaluate the validity and scope of any future subpoena before responding. This comes after Take-Two reportedly subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord to track down the leaker of alleged Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage.
Take-Two Interactive files subpoenas against Microsoft, Discord, and X amid ongoing GTA 6 leaks
Take-Two Interactive has filed subpoenas against Microsoft, Discord, and X in response to ongoing leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6. The company is seeking records related to online accounts involved in posting and sharing leaked content, including user data and linked OneDrive and Xbox accounts. This action aims to identify the individuals responsible for infringing on Take-Two's intellectual property rights.
Is this the end of the GTA 6 leaks? Take-Two's legal crusade appears to shut down the hubs behind them
Take-Two Interactive's legal actions appear to have shut down CyberLeek, a primary hub for Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and its associated Telegram channel. The company has issued subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord seeking information to identify those responsible for the leaks. Despite these efforts, it remains uncertain if this marks the definitive end of the leaks or merely a temporary pause.
Midday Legal Briefs
The individual who leaked information about Grand Theft Auto 6 and received an indefinite sentence in 2023 for hacking offenses has been released from the hospital. He is now awaiting a retrial.
Hacker behind GTA 6 leak that cost Rockstar $5 million reportedly awaiting retrial after being released from secure…
The hacker responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, Arion Kurtaj, has reportedly been moved from a secure hospital to a regular prison to await a criminal trial in November. Kurtaj, a member of the Lapsus$ hacking group, was deemed unfit to stand trial in July 2023 but his circumstances have now changed. Rockstar Games stated the leak cost them $5 million and thousands of staff hours to recover from.
