Take-Two’s legal action to find GTA 6 leaker begins, as it subpoenas Microsoft and Discord for any data “sufficient to identify the users person”
Take-Two Interactive has launched a legal offensive to identify the individual or group behind the recent Grand Theft Auto VI leaks. On August 20, 2026, the publisher filed multiple subpoenas in the Southern District Court of New York targeting Microsoft and Discord, demanding user data and records that could reveal the leaker’s identity.
The leaker, operating under the moniker “Cyberleek” and associated handles like “CINEMATICROCKSTAR,” has been distributing extensive footage from an early build of GTA 6 throughout the week. The leaked material includes audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, and other creative elements from the game. The leaker has also been advertising cryptocurrency alongside the leaked footage.
Take-Two’s legal action invokes the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), with the publisher’s counsel confirming the subpoenas are intended to “obtain the identity of an alleged infringer or infringers.” The company is seeking comprehensive data from both platforms, including Discord server information, user account identifiers, OneDrive records, Xbox account details, and any other information “sufficient to identify the users person.”
Both Microsoft and Discord have been given until September 4, 2026 to comply with the subpoena requests. The subpoenas also reference associated services and platforms including GitHub and Google accounts linked to the leaker’s activities.
This legal escalation marks Take-Two’s shift from reactive takedown notices to proactive investigation as the leaks continue to spread online. The company is facing significant pressure as GTA 6 hype continues to build toward its eventual release, with the leaked footage potentially affecting marketing strategies and fan anticipation.
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