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Take-Two Seeks Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Subpoenas to Identify GTA 6 Leak Sources
8/25/2026, 10:43:58 AM
Core Event: Take-Two files DMMA subpoena petitions targeting Microsoft, Discord, X and Google
Take-Two Interactive filed petitions in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking DMCA subpoenas that would compel Microsoft, Discord, X Corp. and Google to disclose user-identifying data tied to the “CyberLeek” leak of unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI content. The petitions request account IDs, registration emails, IP logs, phone numbers, linked services and device identifiers for users who participated in three Discord servers from June 1, 2026 onward, as well as records from a Microsoft-hosted GitHub repository where leaked footage was posted. The deadline for the service providers to produce the documents is September 4, 2026.
Background & Context
In mid-August, the group “CyberLeek” posted short gameplay clips of GTA 6 on social media, YouTube and a GitHub repository. The leaks showed a protagonist named Jason driving, stealing cars and interacting with a basketball minigame and a “karma” mechanic. The clips arrived ahead of an “Extended Look” preview that Rockstar will stream on Netflix on August 28, 2026, which Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick called a marketing “hors d’oeuvre.” GTA 6 is slated for release on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Timeline
- June 1, 2026 – Start of the period for which Discord user data is requested.
- August 18, 2026 – First CyberLeek gameplay clip posted.
- August 20, 2026 – Subpoena petitions filed.
- August 22, 2026 – Additional clips released, bringing the weekly tally to eight.
- August 27, 2026 – Netflix teaser scheduled.
- August 28, 2026 – Netflix streams the “Extended Look.”
- September 4, 2026 – Deadline for Microsoft and Discord to produce records.
- November 19, 2026 – Official launch of GTA 6.
Data & Statistics
- Reported leaked videos: nine in the GitHub repository and eight released within a single week.
- The subpoenas seek data on all members of three Discord servers, potentially thousands of accounts, plus metadata from the GitHub repository.
- The X subpoena lists three usernames: @cyberleek_ar_io, @cyberleekario and @MrCyberLeek.
Official Statements & Responses
- Microsoft has not issued a direct comment; the company’s public response is represented by Van Vliet’s X post.
- Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, framed the Netflix partnership as a marketing “hors d’oeuvre.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Number of leaked videos: one source cites nine videos on GitHub, another counts eight released in a week.
- Subpoena status: some outlets say subpoenas have been issued, while others note a clerk has not yet acted on the judges’ orders, leaving the enforcement stage unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are working closely with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to support efforts to protect creative works and intellectual property,” — Van Vliet, CTO for Xbox
What’s Next
The court-directed deadline of September 4, 2026 remains pending; service providers may object or comply, and affected users could file motions to quash. The Netflix “Extended Look” will air on August 28, 2026, and the full game launch proceeds as scheduled for November 19, 2026. The subpoena outcome will determine whether Take-Two can identify the individuals behind the CyberLeek leaks.
