Rockstar confirms a network intrusion after GTA 6 footage leaks
By Leo Vance · Published · Updated
On 19 September 2022 Rockstar Games confirmed that an unauthorised third party had broken into its systems and taken confidential information, including early development footage of the next Grand Theft Auto. VGC reported the statement, which Rockstar posted on its social channels, and a matching one from Take-Two. Reported
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- NextNewsDated, linked official updates.
What Rockstar said
Rockstar called it a network intrusion and said it didn't expect any disruption to its live game services or any long-term effect on development. It said it was "extremely disappointed" that details of its next game had been shared this way, and that work on it would continue as planned. It promised to introduce the game properly when it was ready.
Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, published its own statement the same day, also describing a network intrusion in which an unauthorised third party took confidential information. VGC added it to the story as an update.
“Our work on the next Grand Theft Auto game will continue as planned and we remain as committed as ever to delivering an experience to you, our players, that truly exceeds your expectations.”
What we don't cover
This story is about Rockstar's official response, not the leaked material. We don't host, embed or link the leaked clips or any stills from them. What reputable outlets reported about the leak itself is on our leaks page, labelled as unofficial.
What happened next
Rockstar's next official word on the game came on 8 November 2023, when Sam Houser announced the first trailer for early December. Trailer 1 came out on 5 December 2023, a day earlier than planned. Both delays came later: first to 26 May 2026, then to 19 November 2026, the current release date on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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FAQ
Did Rockstar confirm the 2022 GTA 6 leak?
Rockstar confirmed a network intrusion in which early development footage of the next Grand Theft Auto was taken. It said development would continue as planned.
Did the leak delay GTA 6?
At the time, Rockstar and Take-Two said they didn't expect any long-term effect on development. Rockstar's later delays came with their own explanations.