Take-Two's Evolving Hunt for GTA 6 Leakers
Take-Two Interactive is continuing its extensive investigation into the unauthorized leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6 content. The publisher has filed new, more focused subpoena requests as part of its efforts to identify individuals involved in the infringement.
Initially, following the emergence of the GTA 6 leaks, Take-Two issued broad subpoena requests to several major platforms. These included Discord and Microsoft, where the company sought "business records and investigative records associated with Microsoft’s internal investigation of the 'cyberleek' persona sufficient to identify the user(s)." Additionally, Take-Two requested detailed information on potentially thousands of users linked to specific Discord servers. Similar requests for information were subsequently filed with X and YouTube.
More recently, on August 28, Take-Two filed a significantly narrower subpoena request. This new filing indicates that the company has identified an additional Discord user and obtained further identifying details for a Discord user previously known. It also seeks more specific information concerning community servers that were part of earlier subpoenas. Take-Two asserts that these newly identified accounts and servers are believed to be involved in the same infringing activities as those described in its initial requests.
A notable aspect of this latest development is Take-Two's motion to keep the details of the August 28 filing sealed. The publisher argues that public disclosure of this information could severely compromise its ongoing investigation. According to Take-Two, revealing these details might "tip off the alleged infringers as to the nature and progress of Take-Two's investigation and information Take-Two has gathered about the infringement," potentially leading to the deletion, destruction, or concealment of evidence, or further attempts to evade identification. As of the reporting, a decision on this sealing request had not yet been made, and the subpoena itself had not been formally issued.
The investigation is described by Take-Two as "rapidly evolving and ongoing," with the information sought in the latest subpoena differing from previous requests and offering clarifying details for one user ID. This dynamic situation was further highlighted on August 28 when Take-Two withdrew a DMCA subpoena filing with Google, reiterating the rapid evolution of new information.
For players, these actions underscore Take-Two's commitment to protecting its intellectual property related to Grand Theft Auto 6. The outcome of this investigation could influence how future game information is managed and released, reinforcing official channels as the primary source for game details.