Xbox has publicly expressed support for Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive as the companies work to protect GTA 6 following the latest wave of gameplay leaks. Rockstar's long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently scheduled to launch on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, after several high-profile leaks during development.
The latest round of GTA 6 leaks has included numerous clips showing protagonist Jason Duval exploring Leonida, driving vehicles, flying an airplane, using weapons, and taking part in various other activities. One particularly unusual clip showed the player shooting the word "LEEK" into a wall, apparently in response to skepticism about whether the person releasing the footage actually had access to a playable build of the game. Exactly how the leaked GTA 6 gameplay was obtained remains unclear, and Rockstar has not made any public statement about the situation at this time. Nevertheless, copyright claims have targeted the clips as they continue spreading online.
Xbox Offers Support to Rockstar as GTA 6 Leaks Spread
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet has now responded to the ongoing GTA 6 leak situation, confirming that Microsoft is working with Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive as they attempt to protect their work. "We are working closely with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to support efforts to protect creative works and intellectual property," Van Vliet said on Twitter. The CTO's statement comes as Take-Two seeks information from Microsoft and Discord that could potentially identify whoever is responsible for distributing alleged GTA 6 material. Van Vilet did not specifically name GTA or the entity behind the leaks, but Microsoft's involvement makes Xbox the latest major company to become directly connected to the GTA 6 leak investigation.
Image via Rockstar Games
Image via Rockstar Games
On August 20, Take-Two filed DMCA subpoenas seeking records from Microsoft and Discord connected to alleged copyright infringement. The requests aim to identify the person or persons responsible, and both companies have until September 4 to provide the requested information. The material Take-Two is attempting to protect reportedly includes audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, and other elements of the game. Microsoft's involvement adds significance to Van Vliet's statement, since Xbox is not simply one of the platforms receiving GTA 6 this November, but could also hold information useful to Take-Two's investigation.
The situation has also grown beyond leaked gameplay due to the ongoing GTA 6 physical release controversy, with the game's boxed edition containing a download code rather than a playable disc. The person or group using the CyberLeek name has attempted to connect the leaks to complaints surrounding digital ownership, including digital preorders and movements focused on preserving offline access to single-player games. Those arguments have attracted additional scrutiny because the leaks have also been used to promote cryptocurrency. Stop Killing Games subsequently condemned the GTA 6 leaks, arguing that illegal methods were unacceptable even when used to advance preservation concerns.
Rockstar's official release plans seem to be continuing for now. Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look is scheduled for August 27 at 3 PM ET on Netflix, while the game's November 19 launch date also remains unchanged. That means fans will soon get their first major official look at the game following days of unauthorized footage appearing online. Take-Two's subpoenas show that the company is actively trying to identify those responsible, while Van Vliet's response confirms it has Microsoft's support in protecting the GTA 6 intellectual property. The leaks may continue creating problems in the short term, but Xbox has made it clear that Rockstar is not dealing with the situation alone.
OpenCritic Reviews
- Released
- November 19, 2026
- ESRB
- Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
