Rockstar Issues Official Statement on 'Heartbreaking' Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks
Rockstar says the game is almost finished and will still launch on November 19 after more than 10 leaked gameplay clips surfaced online.
- Rockstar Games officially addressed recent leaks, stating that seeing unfinished gameplay surface online has been "heartbreaking" for the team and apologizing to players for the situation.
- Over the past week, more than 10 low-resolution gameplay clips from Grand Theft Auto leaked online, with Rockstar noting this unauthorized footage does not reflect the intended player experience.
- The Extended Look will premiere tomorrow on Netflix for subscribers, then go free on YouTube six hours later, offering the first official deep dive into the title.
- Despite the leaks, Rockstar reaffirmed that the game's release date remains November 19, 2026, confirming the project is almost finished and will not face delays.
- Aiming to exceed expectations, Rockstar acknowledged the intended experience may be impacted by leaks, emphasizing the team took longer than intended to prepare the showcase.
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Rockstar issues official statement on 'heartbreaking' Grand Theft Auto VI leaks
Now just over 24 hours away from the official Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look, and a week of unfortunate leaks by extortionists trying to ruin the game for everyone else, Rockstar has finally issued an official statement on the matter.
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Rockstar Games reacted to a wave of GTA 6 leaks that showed combat, driving, minigames, the Vice City map and radio stations, while confirming that the release for PS5 and Xbox Series XS maintains its date of November 19, 2026. *** Rockstar Games and Take-Two described the leaks as heartbreaking and apologized for the delay in displaying official material. The videos attributed to CyberLeek exhibited different elements of the gameplay and could …
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