Hacker Cyberleek leaks full GTA VI map and gameplay clips to protest digital-only pre-orders

Published Aug 19, 01:37 PM UTC

A hacker known as Cyberleek has leaked gameplay clips and the entire map of the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) as a protest against publisher Rockstar Games' decision to sell digital-only pre-orders. Cyberleek argues that pre-orders were originally created to address physical disc shortages at retailers, a problem that does not exist for digital copies. The hacker demands a public apology from Rockstar and a commitment to change its pre-order practices. The leaked content, which is reportedly over a year old, shows gameplay details such as basketball, vehicle loadouts, and an honor system similar to Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as the full map of Leonida. Rockstar has been actively issuing DMCA takedowns against posts showing the leaked material, confirming its authenticity. The incident highlights growing gamer frustration with the industry's shift away from physical media.