Rockstar and the community were surprised last night by a major gameplay leak of GTA 6, the contents of which were quickly and widely shared online. While Rockstar engages in damage control, the leaker presents themselves as the hero of all gamers… But even people with a similar mission see it quite differently.
What do the leaks include? The leaks of GTA 6 primarily include gameplay. In two shared videos, which can be classified as real material due to Rockstar’s DMCA takedown requests, two scenarios are shown: Jason plays basketball in his driveway in one clip, while in the other he is in a car, crashes a few times, and eventually gets into a fight with a provocateur after they come into conflict. The police take notice of him and he flees.
Besides the gameplay and animations, the leaks also show what the HUD looks like along with money and wanted meter, how the police take notice of him, and how NPCs react to all that has happened.
The person responsible, “Cyberleek”, uses this action as a statement to Rockstar. His mission: He demands physical versions, no content behind paywalls, and the end of pre-orders for digital content.
Although many people share his perspective and many fans indulge in the leaked content, the leaker also receives heavy criticism for it.
Leaker’s actions harm chances for change
What criticism is being voiced? While there are gamers who see Cyberleek’s action as a fitting punishment for Rockstar’s decisions, as can be seen from some comments on X, there are also much more critical voices.
Among them is the initiative “Stop Killing Games”, which advocates for users’ rights of players, preservation of games even after their discontinuation, and against Sony’s complete digitization on X.
Nevertheless, the initiative issues a statement in response to Cyberleek’s actions, clearly distancing itself from this approach and criticizing it. They question not only the intentions of the leaker but also the danger that his actions pose:
The group uses the leaked material to promote a memecoin: They add crypto links and QR codes to the footage and urge viewers to pay for more material.
Do not send these people any money, no matter how much sympathy you feel for their actions. This is illegal, and honestly, we feel sorry for everyone at Rockstar who has to go through this ordeal again – especially just a week before the premiere of Rockstar’s own official “Extended Look”.
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Using illegal means to make a point is unacceptable for us and does not contribute in any way to protecting our right to continue to use what we have paid for. No matter how much you disagree with the decisions of the management of these companies – there are still thousands of developers who have worked hard on this project – and they are the ones most affected.
Instead, channel this frustration into something constructive. This kind of action is destructive and helps no one; worse still, it poses the risk of damaging the reputation of our communities and our chances for change.
Stop Killing Games on X (there you can also find the entire statement)
What happens next? Cyberleek appears to be rather unimpressed by the potential legal consequences of his actions so far. On X, the leaker even hints that the two clips and a leaked map might just be the beginning:
How do you evaluate the leaker’s actions? Do you consider the leaks to be a justified consequence and statement to Rockstar? Or do you not agree with his approach at all? Let us know in the comments!
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