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GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek threatens more leaks after gameplay and map reveal

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A fresh Grand Theft Auto 6 leak has spread online, with GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek sharing more apparent gameplay footage and a possible map ahead of the game’s November release.

The leaked material has been linked to Cyberleek. Insider Gaming reported that social media users identified Cyberleek as responsible and said it may be a single person, although that has not been confirmed. GameSpot also noted that the full authenticity of the leaked material remains unverified.

New GTA 6 gameplay appears online

Several clips appear to show GTA 6 co-lead Jason in different situations.

One video shows Jason at home before playing basketball. The footage also includes a modified heads-up display and a tutorial explaining the basketball minigame’s controls.

A second video shows Jason driving before crashing into several vehicles. He then gets into a fight with a delivery driver. After the confrontation, the incident attracts police attention.

A map said to show Leonida, GTA 6’s fictional setting, was also included in the leak. However, GameSpot said it remains unclear whether the map came from Rockstar or was created by a fan.

Rockstar issues takedowns

GameSpot reported that Rockstar has issued DMCA takedown requests over some of the leaked material.

The outlet said those requests suggest that at least some of the footage could be legitimate. However, they do not confirm the authenticity of the entire leak.

Cyberleek outlines three commandments

Cyberleek has also published a manifesto aimed at Rockstar and other major game publishers.

Its first commandment calls for an end to digital pre-orders before a game’s release and independent reviews. However, Cyberleek says physical pre-orders for tangible copies should still be allowed.

The second commandment targets what Cyberleek calls “fake single-player DLC.” The group objects to single-player content that is already included with a game at launch but remains locked unless players pay extra to access it.

Its third demand calls on publishers to preserve single-player content through an offline fallback system. Cyberleek argues that single-player portions of games should remain playable even after publishers shut down their online servers.

Cyberleek has threatened to target publishers that violate these rules. It says companies it targets must publicly apologize and make a concrete commitment to repair what the group considers harm to consumers.

Kotaku noted that GTA 6’s digital pre-orders clearly relate to the first commandment. The outlet also suggested that content included with the game’s more expensive Ultimate Edition could be relevant to Cyberleek’s second complaint.

GTA 6 is scheduled for an extended Netflix showcase on August 27. The game is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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