After a major leak regarding GTA 6, the leaker stated that he has more material about the game, including the current ongoing hit GTA 5 / Online. He demands that developer Rockstar contacts him. To ensure he doesn’t leak more, he wants at least a five-figure sum.
For many years, there were no real or only mini-leaks about the upcoming action blockbuster Grand Theft Auto 6. However, on Sunday, September 18, a bombshell dropped: a massive leak with over 90 videos directly from development – more than an hour of footage.
The big leak from GTA 6 is already video game history.
However, the leaker is not done yet. The person made it clear that there are still more arrows in the quiver. This includes source code for GTA 6, but also for the currently still very successful GTA 5 and the service part GTA Online. The torment for developers at Rockstar continues.
GTA 6: Leaker Goes All In
What happened after the leak? It took a few hours, but then the first strikes for copyright violations came. Developer Rockstar is getting the shown material taken down, YouTube videos are going offline everywhere, and images on Twitter are no longer accessible.
Industry expert “Tom Henderson” has also taken on the case – himself well-known for some leaks in Call of Duty and Battlefield. He pointed out that the leaker is not satisfied yet. The attention does not seem to be enough for him (via twitter.com).
The leaker has changed his original post on “GTAForums” and urged developer Rockstar to contact him. He could leak more, but would refrain from doing so for the appropriate compensation.
In a Telegram group, the leaker wrote: ‘The complete source code and assets for GTA 5 are available, along with some documents for GTA 6. Message me privately. GTA 6 is currently not for sale. Only 5-figure offers.’
The hacker has now said that he will sell GTA 5’s source code and assets and will not accept any offers under 5 figures.
— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) September 18, 2022
GTA 6 source code is “not for sale at this moment” #GTA6 pic.twitter.com/kHz9w1Xp43
The situation is tricky. The leaker does not reveal his identity, and there are already many accounts and users pretending to be the leaker. It is said that even $100,000 has already flowed, but to a user who just pretended to be the leaker (via twitter.com).
Why does the leaker demand such a large sum? Even though it is currently “only” the source code of GTA 5 – if the leaker actually has the data, it would be another blow to those responsible at Rockstar.
GTA 5 and GTA Online are still extremely successful, bringing in a lot of money for the developer. The complete source code would open the door for hackers and could even jeopardize Rockstar’s cash cow. It is a significant amount of money, and the leaker is aware of this.
A difficult situation for everyone involved. The fact that the leaker is now also publicly demanding money makes everything even more confusing and opaque. Everywhere, opportunists are appearing, hoping to get a piece of the pie.
Ultimately, the leak has harmed the entire game, and we players will likely suffer more disadvantages from this action in the end. Our Chief Editor Leya Jankowski has a clear opinion on this: The Mega-Leak Harms GTA 6 and Rockstar, But Also the Fans
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