Rockstar Addresses GTA VI Leaks, Confirms Release Date

Rockstar Games has publicly addressed a week of unauthorized gameplay leaks for its highly anticipated title Grand Theft Auto VI, describing the situation as "heartbreaking" for the development team. In a statement released on August 26, 2026, the studio apologized to fans for the extended wait for official information and confirmed that the game's release date remains set for November 19, 2026.

The leaks, which began around August 18, have seen a steady stream of footage from an apparently playable build of the game shared online. The entity behind the releases, operating under the alias Cyberleek, has posted numerous clips showing various gameplay elements, including combat, exploration of the fictional state of Leonida, and other scenes. Rockstar's statement directly addressed the impact of these unauthorized disclosures. "It would be an understatement to say that having videos of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leak in this way has been heartbreaking for our team, and this is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time," the company wrote.

The studio also used the message to apologize for delays in sharing official content. "We are very sorry that...