GTA 6 Leaker Threatens Full Playable Build Release If Crypto Coin Hits $30M Market Cap
According to reporting from Eurogamer, a GTA 6 leaker known as CyberLeek has threatened to release a complete, playable build of Rockstar's upcoming game. The threat is conditioned on the leaker's cryptocurrency coin reaching a market cap of $30 million. CyberLeek recently shared new footage from the game featuring characters Jason and Lucia, while Rockstar and parent company Take-Two continue efforts to identify the leaker.
Key points
- A GTA 6 leaker named CyberLeek has threatened to release a full playable build of the game.
- The release is conditioned on CyberLeek's cryptocurrency coin reaching a $30 million market cap.
- Eurogamer reports seeing new footage from the game featuring nude scenes of characters Jason and Lucia.
- Take-Two has previously sought to subpoena Discord to identify the source of the leaks.
- GTA 6 is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19th.
What Happened
A leaker identified as CyberLeek has threatened to release a complete, playable build of GTA 6 spanning the full story mode to the end credits. Eurogamer reports that the demand was posted on CyberLeek's website following the publication of 25 minutes of game footage earlier in the week.
The threat states that the build will be released if CyberLeek's cryptocurrency coin reaches a market cap of $30 million. Alternatively, the demand claims Take-Two can avoid the release by issuing a public apology and providing physical disks.
Reaction
Rockstar has previously described the leaks as heartbreaking and noted that the footage does not reflect how they intended players to see the game. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, has been actively pursuing the identity of the person behind the leaks, including attempting to subpoena Discord for information.
Background
CyberLeek recently posted new footage from the upcoming game featuring nude scenes, including a fully naked Jason and a topless Lucia. Eurogamer reported that the video appears to be legitimate and featured CyberLeek's emblem overlaid on the material.
GTA 6 is currently due out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 19th November.
Why it matters
This development highlights the extreme tactics used by bad actors in connection with cryptocurrency schemes and high-profile software leaks, posing ongoing security and public relations challenges for major game publishers like Rockstar and Take-Two.
What we know
- Eurogamer reports that a GTA 6 leaker named CyberLeek threatened to release a full playable build if their cryptocurrency coin reaches a $30 million market cap.
- CyberLeek posted new footage from GTA 6 featuring nude scenes involving characters Jason and Lucia, according to Eurogamer.
- Rockstar previously stated that the leaks are heartbreaking and not how they intended the game to be seen.
- Take-Two has attempted to subpoena Discord for information concerning the leaker's identity.
