Rockstar Officially Responds to GTA 6 Leaks, Calls Them “Heartbreaking”

Rockstar has finally broken its silence on the GTA 6 leaks flooding social media. In a statement shared on X, the studio called the situation “heartbreaking” for its team. The official statement comes just one day before the planned Extended Look. Rockstar also apologized for the long wait surrounding official gameplay.

Rockstar addresses the GTA 6 leak fallout

Rockstar said the leaked footage was not how it wanted fans to experience GTA 6. The studio also acknowledged the growing frustration around the game’s development timeline.

More importantly, Rockstar said the game is “nearly there” while discussing its progress. The studio did not provide a more specific development update. The statement does not identify CyberLeek or explain how the footage reached the public. It instead focuses on the impact the leaks have had on the team and players.

Rockstar also warned that some spoilers could affect the intended experience. The situation is even worse because the leaker allegedly has a playable build. The studio asked fans to wait until the game launches on November 19.

The Extended Look is still happening

Despite the leak wave, Rockstar confirmed that the GTA 6 Extended Look remains scheduled for August 27. Netflix will show it first before the footage reaches YouTube later.

The timing gives Rockstar a chance to regain control of the game’s official reveal. Fans will finally see the footage directly from the studio instead of relying on leaked clips.

The response comes after Take-Two pursued subpoenas involving Microsoft and Discord and sent DMCA takedowns. Those legal efforts seek information that could help identify accounts connected with the leaks.

Rockstar ended its message by thanking fans who supported the development team. The studio now has one major opportunity to reset the conversation. Also, threat actors are using this situation to spread malware using a fake GTA 6 build, so stay cautious.