In September 2022, around 90 videos of early GTA 6 development footage were posted online after Rockstar's systems were breached. Rockstar acknowledged the intrusion. In December 2023 a court gave one person involved an indefinite hospital order.
Key takeaways
- When: September 2022.
- What leaked: about 90 development videos, per reports.
- Outcome: a December 2023 sentence for one person involved.
- Do not look for leaked files. They are old and can carry malware.
What happened in 2022?
Early GTA 6 development footage appeared online in September 2022 after a breach of Rockstar's systems. Reports describe about 90 videos. Rockstar acknowledged a network intrusion.
What came afterwards?
Reports say Rockstar's losses were around $5 million plus thousands of employee hours. A UK court sentenced one person involved to an indefinite hospital order in December 2023, and another person involved received a less severe order. Outlets differ on some details of the case, so we do not repeat them.
Is the leaked footage accurate?
It showed an early build. Rockstar has since released official trailers and an Extended Look, which supersede it. See trailers.
Why we do not link leaked material
- It is unfinished and out of date.
- It can spoil the story.
- Files sold or shared as "GTA 6 leaks" are often malware.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the 2022 GTA 6 leak?
About 90 development videos posted online in September 2022.
Did Rockstar confirm it?
Yes, it acknowledged a network intrusion.
Was anyone sentenced?
Yes, a court sentenced one person involved in December 2023.
Is the leak still relevant?
Its footage is outdated by the official trailers.
Sources
- MP1st: hacker sentenced to an indefinite hospital order
- CBS News: teen who leaked GTA VI sentenced
- TechRadar: GTA 6 hacker sentenced
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