Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord to Identify GTA 6 Leaker

Take-Two Interactive is using legal tools to stop the spread of Grand Theft Auto 6 footage. The publisher filed DMCA subpoenas on August 20, 2024, to identify the leaker known as CyberLeek. This action matters because it targets the primary source of recent gameplay reveals. Buyers and fans should expect fewer new clips until the legal process concludes.

Publisher seeks user data from Microsoft and Discord to identify leaker

The legal filings target two major tech platforms to force the hand of the leaker. Take-Two served subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The deadline for these companies to provide records is September 4. The publisher is seeking account IDs, emails, IP addresses, and phone numbers. The request also includes linked accounts, device identifiers, and OneDrive content.

CyberLeek has been publishing extensive footage of the open-world game. The clips show driving, shooting, and map exploration in the fictional setting. Recent uploads include a hypercar that resembles the Bugatti Divo. The footage also reveals expanded carjacking mechanics. One video showed the character Jason spelling 'LEEK' with bullets to prove access to a playable build.

We have been tracking GTA 6 closely — see our earlier coverage on GTA 6 Leak. Take-Two is moving quickly to protect its intellectual property before the game launches. The subpoenas aim to trace the digital footprint of the leak source. The outcome will determine if more gameplay surfaces before the official release.