TakeTwo subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in GTA 6 leak investigation

TakeTwo Interactive, the publisher of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, has filed federal subpoenas seeking to identify the source of recent gameplay leaks. The company is targeting Microsoft and Discord, demanding user data and records related to accounts involved in sharing the unauthorized footage ahead of the game's November launch.

The legal action was initiated on August 20, 2026, with filings submitted to the Southern District Court of New York. The subpoenas invoke the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to compel the platforms to release information that could unmask the individual or group operating under the alias "Cyberleek." TakeTwo stated in the filings that the purpose is to obtain the identity of alleged infringers to protect its rights.

The requests are extensive. From Discord, TakeTwo is seeking all identifying information for accounts that were members of specific servers and channels from June 1, 2026, to the present. This includes backend metadata, original message logs, IP access logs, email addresses, phone numbers, and linked connections. The subpoena specifically names Discord handles such as "CYBERLEEK" and "CINEMATICROCKSTAR," along with servers...