GTA 6 Gameplay Leaked Ahead Of Its New Trailer, And Rockstar Is Taking Down The Videos
Leaked gameplay footage and a map of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI have surfaced online, prompting Rockstar Games to issue DMCA takedown notices. The clips reveal new mechanics, including RPG-like stat boosts and a detailed map of the fictional state of Leonida.
Why it matters
The leak highlights the ongoing struggle major gaming studios face in protecting intellectual property and managing marketing timelines in the digital age.
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look.
Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto fans will have to wait until later this month for a deep dive into the next game in the series , which will premiere on Netflix before hitting YouTube later that day (though probably much sooner on unofficial channels). But despite Rockstar Games' efforts to keep a tight lid on Grand Theft Auto VI leaks — especially after the 2022 incident — some legitimate-looking gameplay footage is now out there.
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