The newest set of GTA 6 leaks has rocked the gaming world. It remains to be seen what Rockstar Games’ reaction to this is going to be, but we do know that the leaker, who has outed themselves, may not be done with leaked footage and information about GTA 6 and other major games.
Several years on from the infamous Rockstar breach that saw an astronomical amount of GTA 6 content become public knowledge, something similar happened on August 18, when new GTA 6 leaks flooded the internet.
Only this time, the individual/group not only became known almost immediately, but it has also sent out an ominous warning to all publishers.
More ‘Disruptions’ Planned Until Rockstar Apologizes & Undoes ‘Harm’
An alleged video of Jason playing basketball in GTA 6 appeared on social media, and all hell broke loose once the realization sank in that it might be real.
New videos and leaks emerged soon after, including reports of a GTA 6 honor system and the full map leaking.
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Social media identified ‘CYBERLEEK’ as the culprit, and we think it’s just one person, although this has yet to be confirmed.
A full statement from CYBERLEEK goes through their three commandments, which will bring gaming publishers into the spotlight over three things:
- Commandment I: Thou shalt not sell digital preorders.
- Commandment II: Thou shalt not sell fake single-player DLC.
- Commandment III: Thou shalt preserve single-player content.
The MO is to punish publishers who have created “one monetization scheme at a time” and to stop these practices, which have become the norm in gaming.
Here is the edict:
“CYBERLEEK has been patient. That patience is over. What follows are three commandments. If CYBERLEEK targets a publisher, it is because that publisher broke one. CYBERLEEK will not stop until they issue a public statement and apology with a concrete commitment to be better. Words are not enough; restitution is mandatory.”
So, Rockstar Games needs to apologize for locking content behind the Ultimate Edition, for example, and general GTA 6 digital pre-orders.
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However, the ‘Final Word’ makes it clear that it’s not just Rockstar being attacked, or in danger of being attacked:
“These three commandments are the floor—not the ceiling—of what is acceptable. If publishers violete them, they will be targeted. CYBERLEEK will continue to disrupt their operations until they issue a public apology with a concrete committment to fix the harm they caused. No proovate negotiations. No quiet settlements. The public sees it, or the “leeks” do not stop. Publishers should beware. If CYBERLEEK can reach Rockstar, no one is safe. This is a message to all big corpo: behave, or be the next target.
This is the CYBERLEEK edict, and it is non-negotiable.”
You can read the full thing for yourself below.
How much more footage or leaks does CYBERLEEK have on GTA 6?
Which other games could potentially be targeted by CYBERLEEK? If there were anything to possibly disrupt the almost inevitable release of Grand Theft Auto 6, we could be witnessing it.
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