Rockstar Games Releases Official Statement Addressing Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks

Rockstar Games has issued an official statement addressing the recent online leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage that surfaced recently. In the statement, the developer expressed that experiencing leaks in this manner has been heartbreaking for the team, noting it was not how they intended players to first see the game.

Despite the disruption, Rockstar Games confirmed that the leaks have not impacted the title's release schedule. Grand Theft Auto VI remains slated to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, a planned Netflix extended look will proceed as scheduled.

Addressing the community, Rockstar thanked fans for messages of support received throughout the week. The company acknowledged that development has taken longer than intended, but expressed determination to meet player expectations. While recognizing that spoilers may impact the intended player experience, the developer encouraged fans to experience the finished open-world game for themselves upon release.

In related business updates, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently reported that preorders for the Ultimate Edition of GTA VI are outpacing the standard version. Furthermore, the publisher confirmed that the game will launch strictly as a digital title, with physical boxed versions containing a download code rather than a traditional disc.