Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks on August 22

Take-Two Interactive, parent of Rockstar Games, filed subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord on Thursday to unmask the hackers behind Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks that surfaced this week. The leaks showed footage of the game’s main character driving, playing basketball, and flying planes. Take-Two demands account IDs, IP addresses, phone numbers, and linked accounts from both platforms by September 4 to identify the alleged infringers under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

What the subpoenas demand

Take-Two filed the subpoenas in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday. The company seeks account IDs, registration emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, and linked accounts from Discord and Microsoft’s GitHub platform. The subpoena targets a Discord account called “CYBERLEEK” and three Discord servers suspected of hosting the leaked content. Microsoft must also provide internal investigative records tied to the persona and content from OneDrive accounts linked to the leaker.

The leaker group and manifesto

A hacker group calling itself CyberLeek has posted multiple gameplay videos across Discord, GitHub, and X (which suspended the account). The leaks also included an online manifesto opposing Rockstar’s decision to release GTA 6 without physical discs. The manifesto stated: “No consumer shall pay for a game through digital storefronts before release and independent review.” One Discord server belonged to Australian content creator Matthew Judge, who posted breakdowns of the leaks on YouTube.

Why this matters for Take-Two’s stock

GTA 6 is the most anticipated game of 2026, launching November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X. CEO Strauss Zelnick said in August earnings calls the company recorded an “exceptional start” to pre-orders, with more players buying the $100 ultimate edition than the $80 standard version. Take-Two is seeking to protect copyrighted audiovisual content, artwork, images, and dialogue ahead of launch. Meyka grades TTWO a B with a 12-month forecast of $244.93, while 14 analysts rate it Buy and one rates it Strong Buy, suggesting limited downside risk from the leak disruption.

Industry stakes and timeline

The gaming industry has cleared its release calendar around GTA 6’s November launch, with competitors delaying titles into February 2027 or earlier. Netflix secured exclusive access to an extended teaser ahead of public release, underscoring the franchise’s cultural weight. GTA V sold 230 million copies, making GTA 6 expected to generate record-breaking numbers. The court has set September 4 as the deadline for Microsoft and Discord to comply with the subpoena requests.

Final Thoughts

Take-Two’s aggressive legal pursuit of the GTA 6 leakers reflects the franchise’s massive revenue potential. With Meyka grading TTWO a B and analysts overwhelmingly bullish, the leak poses limited financial risk to the November launch and pre-order momentum.

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