Take-Two is continuing its hunt for the person behind a wave of GTA VI leaks, even after the recent premiere of GTA VI: An Extended Look gave fans a fresh official glimpse at one of the most anticipated games of the decade.
Before that showcase arrived, many players had already seen alleged details from an early development build of GTA VI. The information was reportedly shared online by an individual using the name “CyberLeek,” who began posting claims, clips, and details across social media platforms in August.
Since the official GTA VI presentation, CyberLeek appears to have gone quiet. However, Take-Two is not slowing down its legal efforts to uncover the leaker’s identity.
The company has already pursued subpoenas aimed at major online platforms, including Microsoft and Discord, while also previously seeking information from YouTube and X. The goal appears to be tracking accounts, usernames, servers, and other digital traces that may help identify who accessed and distributed unauthorized GTA VI material.
Discord’s marketing director, Ryan Rigney, previously said the company had not yet received the subpoena at that time. He added that if Discord did receive it, the company would review its validity and scope before responding.
A newer court filing shows Take-Two is now asking for a second subpoena to be sent to Discord. Unlike an earlier request, the details of this new subpoena are not public. Take-Two has asked the court to keep the information sealed, arguing that revealing too much could harm the investigation.
In its filing, Take-Two warned that public disclosure could alert the alleged infringers to what investigators know and how the investigation is progressing. The company said this could create a risk that evidence may be deleted, destroyed, hidden, or that those involved may take further steps to avoid being identified.
At the same time, Take-Two has withdrawn its subpoena request for YouTube. The company had previously been looking into three individuals connected to leaked videos, but its legal team said the investigation is evolving quickly as new information becomes available.
According to Take-Two’s legal representative, the company initially worked to provide the court with additional details related to the YouTube request. However, as the situation changed, Take-Two determined it no longer needed the specific information it had requested from YouTube.
The GTA VI leaks have also become part of a wider discussion around Take-Two’s stock performance. Some have pointed to the leaks as one possible factor behind a notable drop in the company’s shares, though analysts remain divided on how much impact the situation truly had.
Despite the controversy, excitement around GTA VI appears stronger than ever. Following the release of the extended look, pre-orders reportedly surged by 572% compared with the previous 30-day average. That sharp rise suggests that, for many fans, the leaks have done little to slow momentum for what could become one of the biggest game launches in recent memory.
GTA VI remains one of the most closely watched releases in the gaming industry, and Take-Two’s aggressive legal approach shows how seriously the company is treating unauthorized access to unfinished game content. With CyberLeek currently silent and court filings still moving forward, the search for the source of the leak appears far from over.
