Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has escalated its campaign to identify an anonymous leaker operating under the moniker Cyberleek. On August 21, the company petitioned the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York to issue subpoenas compelling Google and X Corp to reveal identifying information about individuals responsible for distributing unauthorized Grand Theft Auto VI content.
The legal filings include Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown requests that confirm the authenticity of leaked gameplay videos circulating online. Take-Two’s documentation specifies that the infringing material includes audiovisual content, artwork, images, and dialogue from the unreleased title. The company is seeking comprehensive data from both platforms, including account identifiers, server metadata, IP access logs, email addresses, and device information associated with accounts linked to Cyberleek and related usernames.
This enforcement action represents an expansion of Take-Two’s broader effort to combat the leaks. The company previously filed similar subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord, demonstrating a coordinated approach across multiple platforms where the unauthorized content has surfaced. YouTube and other services have already complied with takedown requests, removing infringing videos from their platforms.
Despite these legal efforts, Cyberleek continues posting new footage from the upcoming November 2024 release. The persistent leaks have disrupted Rockstar’s promotional plans and distributed extensive gameplay footage, character details, and map imagery to the public ahead of the official launch.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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