Did Take-Two Just Confirm Recent GTA 6 Leaks?
New information about GTA 6 recently surfaced online, sparking intense speculation and debate among fans. The leaked details included elements of the story, characters, and the timeframe of the game's main events. However, a recent move by publisher Take-Two has fueled further speculation about the leaks' validity.
Take-Two issued a DMCA copyright takedown notice against the "GTA 6 Countdown" account on X (formerly Twitter), a prominent source for GTA 6 news and updates. The takedown resulted in the removal of a specific image from the account's post.
Many within the GTA community believe this action, seemingly taken to suppress the spread of specific information, implies the leaks' accuracy. The account had posted previously unrevealed details about the game, including:
Leaked Information:
- Lucia will be the main character.
- Separate introductory missions for both Jason and Lucia.
- A more realistic story about criminals navigating challenges and family conflicts.
- A shorter main story than Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Numerous and expansive side missions.
- Chase missions inspired by Fast & Furious, including a vault heist.
- Corrupt cops and Russian characters.
- Settings encompassing rural areas and city centers.
- Support for two performance modes on current-gen consoles: resolution and performance modes.
- Developers satisfied with the work environment.
- Many elements inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2's gameplay.
YouTuber and influencer LegacyKillaHD initially shared these details before they gained widespread attention online.
Rockstar Games officially revealed GTA 6 in December 2023 but has remained silent on further details since. While Sony has indicated a Fall 2025 release window, some sources suggest an internal delay at Rockstar, pushing the launch to 2026. Journalist Jason Schreier, while confirming no current delay based on information from three Rockstar developers, acknowledges that a postponement could happen later, especially given the game's distance from its intended release date.
This situation keeps GTA fans on edge, eagerly anticipating official confirmation or denial of the leaked information, all while speculating about the game's final release date.