The biggest topic in recent days was the leak regarding GTA VI (GTA 6), with about 90 videos from various development stages of the game. Initial damage control was initiated, now the FBI is involved and Rockstar Games does not want to make any comments on Twitter and elsewhere for the time being.
In the days following the massive hack and leak of the latest installment in the GTA series, GTA VI, the topic is far from over. Forum operators suspect that at least two people were involved in the hack. Meanwhile, the FBI is also on the case.
What happened?
- On September 18, leaks containing 90 videos of GTA VI were published in the GTA Forums. They showed gameplay footage from some very early development phases.
- In the leaked videos, there were shootings, heists, and police chases.
- Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive quickly started banning the leaks from the internet after they were published.
- On September 19, Rockstar Games released a statement stating that they were extremely disappointed and that the hacker illegally gained access to Rockstar Games’ networks.
The FBI is investigating – Against 2 hackers?
What indicates multiple hackers? The management of the GTAForums website examined the account of the hacker who showcased the material in the forum. In a statement, it says: Based on the posting behavior and the IP addresses, there is reason to believe that the account teapotuberhacker was “actively used by at least 2 people”.
“One is the original leaker ‘Teapot’ and the other person calls themselves ‘Lily’. Teapot is said to have authored the initial posts containing the leaked material. Lily is said to have promoted a Telegram channel that is still active.
Who is behind it? Just recently, the company Uber was hacked. In a statement on Uber’s website, it is stated that the hacker is likely part of a group called Lapsus$. The group uses similar approaches in their hacks and has also attacked Microsoft, Samsung, and Nvidia before. The statement further says: “Over the weekend, it was also reported that the same actor infiltrated the video game manufacturer Rockstar Games. We are in close coordination with the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice on this matter and will continue to support their efforts.”
Comments on Social Media disabled
What happened recently? Regularly, Rockstar Games keeps its players updated on the latest updates in their games through social media. Every Thursday, for example, a post about the new bonus week in GTA Online is published. However, last Thursday, September 22, something changed: The comment function is disabled. On Twitter and Instagram, you cannot comment:
Perhaps Rockstar Games wants to curb those who cannot understand the leaked material with the disabled comments. Because in recent days, many voices arose evaluating the material and drawing conclusions about the quality of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.
Subsequently, many developers spoke out and countered these misconceptions. Examples can be found here: Players complain about the visuals of GTA 6 – Then developer colleagues show how game development really looks
