GTA 6 piracy "a fact of life," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed concerns regarding piracy ahead of the GTA 6 launch, labeling it a 'fact of life' while noting the company's readiness to use legal and technical countermeasures. Reports suggest the game may require specific PS5 firmware to prevent unauthorized play on jailbroken consoles.
Why it matters
As one of the most anticipated entertainment releases, GTA 6 highlights the ongoing tension between digital rights management and the gaming community's jailbreak scene.
ⓘ Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto 6's protagonist Jason Duval leaning on a bike Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick called piracy “a fact of life” ahead of GTA 6’s November 19 launch, saying the company would use legal and technical measures if it becomes a serious problem. Reported PS5 firmware requirements could prevent the game from running on publicly jailbroken consoles, though neither Rockstar nor Sony has confirmed those requirements. Rahim Amir Noorali , Published 11/06/2026 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ... 🇵🇹 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇵🇱 🇹🇷 🇷🇺 🇭🇺 🇨🇳 🇸🇪 Game Releases Gaming Software Console 4 Reviews exclude selected types exclude selected tags With Grand Theft Auto VI ( GTA 6 ) less than two weeks from its November 19, 2026, release and the PS5 jailbreak scene unusually active, Take-Two chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick has said piracy will remain an issue for the company.
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