Six-Star Wanted! GTA6 Leaker in Trouble as Take-Two Takes Legal Action

Summary

Following the massive leak of GTA6 gameplay footage, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has officially initiated legal action. According to recent court documents, Take-Two filed multiple subpoena applications with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 20, demanding that Microsoft and Discord provide all user data and communication records related to the leaker "Cyberleek" to trace the source of the leak. The subpoenas specifically require Microsoft to submit by September 4 all internal investigation records, including user identity, registered email, login IP addresses, phone numbers, linked platforms (Google/Xbox), device identifiers (MachineGuid/MSA), and any content in OneDrive involving GTA6, Rockstar, or Cyberleek. This move marks a significant escalation in game publishers' efforts to protect intellectual property and signals unprecedented enforcement. For players, this could mean tighter control over official GTA6 information and a more conservative approach to revealing game details. For the industry, Take-Two's action serves as a strong warning to potential leakers that severe legal consequences await. It also provides a blueprint for other companies to combat online leaks through legal means. Moreover, the involvement of Discord and Microsoft raises questions about platform obligations in user data…