Stop Killing Games Condemns GTA 6 Leakers

The consumer rights organization Stop Killing Games has issued a public statement condemning the group responsible for leaking gameplay footage of the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI. The statement, released on August 19, 2026, urges the public not to financially support the leakers, whom the organization accuses of using illegal methods and pursuing personal profit under the guise of advocating for gamers' rights.

The leaks, which have circulated widely online, appear to show genuine, unfinished footage of the game. Stop Killing Games noted that the authenticity is suggested by the rapid copyright takedown requests issued by the game's publisher, Take-Two Interactive. The group behind the leaks, identified in some reports as CyberLeek, has reportedly attached cryptocurrency links and QR codes to the footage and has solicited payments for additional material. A paid poll was also reportedly used to let voters decide which gameplay segments to leak next.

In its statement, Stop Killing Games deliberately avoided naming the leakers to deny them further attention. The organization drew a sharp distinction between its own advocacy for game preservation and the...