Take Two is escalating its response to recent Grand Theft Auto VI leaks by seeking information from Microsoft, Discord, Google and other services that could help identify the people behind the unauthorized material.
A subpoena filed in New York asks several companies to produce records connected with an online persona associated with the leaks. The request forms part of Take Two’s effort to identify alleged infringers who have been distributing unreleased GTA 6 material online.
Microsoft has confirmed that it is cooperating with Take Two and Rockstar Games in efforts to protect their intellectual property.
Take Two is seeking records linked to the leaks
The subpoena reportedly asks Microsoft for internal business and investigative records that could help identify the person or group connected with the leaking activity.
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company seeking records | Take Two |
| Companies targeted | Microsoft, Discord, Google and others |
| Main purpose | Identify alleged GTA 6 leakers |
| Legal basis cited | DMCA subpoena |
| Microsoft response | Cooperating with Take Two and Rockstar |
| GTA 6 release date | November 19, 2026 |
| Launch platforms | Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 |
The filing states that the copyrighted material includes audiovisual content, images, artwork, dialogue and other creative elements from the game.
Take Two says the requested information would be used to identify alleged infringers and protect its rights.
The available information does not establish that Microsoft itself was responsible for the leak. The subpoena instead suggests that Microsoft may hold account, service or investigative records relevant to determining who was involved.
Microsoft says it is working with Rockstar and Take Two
Microsoft Chief Technical Officer Scott Van Vilet said the company is working closely with Take Two and Rockstar Games to support efforts to protect creative works and intellectual property.
That response confirms cooperation but does not provide details about Microsoft’s internal investigation or what information it may ultimately supply.
There has been speculation that leaked GTA 6 material may have originated from an Xbox development environment, but the supplied article does not establish that claim as fact.
It is also possible that Microsoft services were involved indirectly through cloud infrastructure, account access, telemetry or other online systems.
Cyberleeks has been distributing unreleased footage
A group calling itself Cyberleeks has reportedly been sharing GTA 6 footage through social platforms while accepting cryptocurrency donations.
The leaked material has appeared gradually rather than all at once, adding pressure on Take Two and Rockstar as the game moves closer to launch.
Take Two’s share price reportedly fell about 2% during the week surrounding the leaks, although the stock remained up roughly 6% for the year.
That market movement cannot be attributed solely to the leaks without further evidence, but the timing has increased attention around the company’s response.
GTA 6 is approaching a major November launch
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5.
The game is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of the year, making unauthorized footage particularly sensitive as Rockstar controls how and when new information is revealed.
Take Two has also sought information from Discord and Google, and additional legal requests could follow if investigators identify other services used in distributing the material.
For now, the key development is that the search for the source of the GTA 6 leaks has moved beyond takedown requests and into formal legal efforts to identify the people responsible.
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