Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks; TTWO Slides 0.2%

Take-Two Interactive, parent of Rockstar Games, filed federal subpoenas on August 21 against Microsoft and Discord seeking to identify the hacker group CyberLeek behind Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Nine gameplay videos have surfaced across six consecutive days, showing game mechanics and map details. The leaker has threatened to release a full game build if arrested. GTA 6 launches November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. TTWO stock fell 0.22% to $239.62 on the news.

Take-Two escalates legal action with federal subpoenas

Take-Two filed subpoenas in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 21, seeking account IDs, registration emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, and linked accounts from Microsoft and Discord. The subpoena against Microsoft targets GitHub, where leaked content was posted. Take-Two also subpoenaed X (formerly Twitter) to identify three accounts containing ‘CyberLeek.’ All information must be provided by September 4. The company invoked the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to pursue alleged infringers.

CyberLeek releases ninth video despite court action

The hacker group released its ninth gameplay video on August 23, showing protagonist Jason stealing a pickup truck at a gas station. Leaks have continued uninterrupted for six days despite the subpoenas. Each video includes watermarks advertising a ‘CyberLeek’ cryptocurrency token and anti-digital-release messaging. The leaker claims to oppose digital pre-orders and Sony’s shift away from physical discs. CyberLeek has threatened to release a full game build if arrested or if Take-Two continues pursuing legal action.

Industry experts downplay leak impact on launch

Obbe Vermeij, former technical director at Rockstar North, called the leaks a ‘nothing burger’ on August 23. He noted that 90% of future players do not seek video snippets online and that Rockstar’s marketing strategy relies on controlling narrative through official channels. Vermeij compared the incident to the 2004 Hot Coffee controversy in GTA: San Andreas but said the current leaks are far less consequential. Rockstar’s official GTA 6 Extended Look is scheduled for Netflix on August 27, with the full game launching November 19.

TTWO stock faces pressure amid IP battle

Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) fell 0.22% to $239.62 on August 23 as the leak crisis deepened. Meyka grades the stock a B with a 12-month forecast of $244.93, suggesting limited downside from current levels. Analyst consensus remains strong at 4.0 (Buy), with 14 Buy ratings and 1 Hold. The RSI at 48.57 shows neutral momentum. With 15 analysts bullish and Meyka’s B grade pointing to a hold, the data suggests the leak may not derail investor confidence ahead of the November 19 launch.

Final Thoughts

Take-Two’s aggressive subpoena strategy signals serious concern over IP theft, but industry veterans view the leaks as unlikely to damage GTA 6’s launch momentum. With analyst consensus firmly bullish and Meyka grading TTWO a B, the stock appears positioned to recover once the legal battle clarifies.

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