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A leaker known as CyberLeek has posted alleged gameplay footage from Grand Theft Auto VI, apparently proving access to a playable build of the game. The clips come just days before Rockstar's official extended trailer is due to air, and follow a string of leaks that have hit the developer in recent weeks.
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Rockstar Games is facing yet another wave of unauthorised Grand Theft Auto VI content after a leaker posted footage that appears to show a playable build of the long-awaited title. The individual, who operates under the handle CyberLeek on social media, shared a clip in which the character Jason Duval fires bullets into a wall, with the impact marks spelling out the word «LEEK» — a move widely interpreted as proof that the leaker has hands-on access to the game itself.
The footage, which has circulated across social platforms, also shows a blue-and-yellow prop plane flying over what appears to be a recreation of Vice City. At one point the game is paused while the player cycles through radio stations, including V-Rock playing «For What It's Worth» by Stevie Nicks, Back Country Radio playing «Rhinestone Cowboy» by Glen Campbell, and a station labelled Symphony FM. The level of detail in the clips has led observers to conclude that the leak is not merely pre-rendered footage but an actual working version of the game.
CyberLeek has claimed the leaks are an act of defiance on behalf of gamers, particularly in response to Rockstar's announcement that GTA 6 will not be released on physical disc. The leaker has also said they intend to release the ending for the character Lucia Caminos later today, and has posted an online poll asking followers whether they should go ahead. Previous leaks from the same source have included footage of Jason playing basketball and using a taser-like weapon against non-player characters.
The latest breach comes at a particularly sensitive time for Rockstar. The studio is scheduled to release an official «Extended Look» trailer for GTA 6 exactly one week from today, on 27 August. That footage is due to premiere on Netflix at 3 PM ET before being made available on Rockstar's YouTube channel at 9 PM ET. The game itself is slated for release on 19 November for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Industry analysts have noted that the repeated leaks represent a significant challenge for Rockstar's marketing strategy, which has historically relied on tightly controlled reveals. The fact that the leaked material appears to come from a playable build raises additional concerns about the security of the development pipeline, particularly as the game approaches its launch window. Neither Rockstar nor its parent company Take-Two Interactive has issued a formal statement regarding the latest footage.
CyberLeek has also been embedding advertisements for memecoins within the leaked videos, a detail that has led some commentators to question the leaker's stated motivations. While the individual claims to be acting in the interests of gamers, the commercial elements suggest that financial gain may also be a factor. The situation has drawn comparisons to earlier high-profile breaches in the gaming industry, where leaks have been used both as acts of protest and as vehicles for personal profit.
For fans, the leaks offer an unprecedented — if unauthorised — glimpse of a game that has been in development for years. The footage shows a world that appears densely populated with interactive elements, from the radio stations to the detailed environments. However, the clips also raise questions about the final quality of the product, as leaked builds are typically unfinished and may not reflect the polished experience Rockstar intends to deliver in November.
As the industry watches the situation unfold, the focus now shifts to whether Rockstar will respond publicly before the official trailer airs next week. The company has remained silent so far, but the scale of the breach — and the apparent proof of a playable build — may force a statement. For now, the gaming community is left to weigh the authenticity of the footage against the broader implications of yet another security failure at one of the industry's most secretive studios.