Rockstar Breaks Silence on the GTA 6 Leaks, and Never Names CyberLeek
Rockstar Games has finally responded to the recent GTA 6 leaks, calling the past week “heartbreaking” for its development team and apologising to players for the long wait. The studio also confirmed that the GTA 6 Extended Look is still going ahead and hinted that development is “nearly there.”
Notably, Rockstar does not mention CyberLeek anywhere in its statement. It also does not address the reported legal action surrounding the leaked footage, instead directing its message toward players and the upcoming official presentation.
What Rockstar Actually Said About the GTA 6 Leaks
Rockstar acknowledged that fans had been waiting for the studio to address the events of the past week.
The developer described the leak of GTA 6 gameplay videos as “heartbreaking” for the team and said this was not how it intended fans to see the game after such a long wait.
Rockstar also apologised for the amount of time the game has taken, including the time needed to finish development, share additional details, show official gameplay and provide the community with more information.
The studio said it is “nearly there” when referring to getting GTA 6 finished.
“Nearly There” Is the Biggest Development Update
The phrase “nearly there” stands out as one of the most significant parts of Rockstar's statement.
While the studio did not provide a new percentage or development milestone, its wording indicates that GTA 6 is approaching the final stages of development.
This is particularly notable given the game's previous release date changes. Rockstar has now publicly described the process of getting the game finished as “nearly there,” while continuing to target its announced November release.
Rockstar Does Not Name CyberLeek
Despite the widespread discussion surrounding the leaks, Rockstar does not mention CyberLeek, the $CYBERLEEK token, or any of the alleged demands and threats connected to the leak campaign.
The statement also does not reference the reported subpoenas involving Microsoft and Discord.
Instead, Rockstar keeps the focus on its development team, the player community and the upcoming official presentation. The source notes that this separation between Rockstar's public statement and Take-Two's reported legal action appears deliberate, although Rockstar itself does not explain why it chose not to identify the alleged leaker.
Rockstar Acknowledges Possible GTA 6 Spoilers
Rockstar also addressed the potential impact of the leaked material on players.
The studio said it was unfortunate that the intended game experience “may now be impacted by some spoilers” and asked fans to wait longer before experiencing GTA 6 for themselves.
The wording is significant because Rockstar directly acknowledges that the leaked material may contain information capable of spoiling parts of the game's intended experience.
GTA 6 Release Date Has Not Changed
Nothing in Rockstar's latest statement indicates a change to the game's release schedule.
Grand Theft Auto VI remains scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The statement does not suggest that the leaks have caused Rockstar to delay, cancel or restart development. The source also notes that rumours about major changes to the project are circulating without evidence.
GTA 6 Extended Look Is Still Happening
Rockstar confirmed that the GTA 6 Extended Look is still going ahead.
The studio said it is “very excited” for everyone to see the extended presentation and acknowledged that it took longer than expected to prepare.
The Extended Look is scheduled for August 27 at 3 PM ET, which is 12:30 AM IST on August 28 for viewers in India. The presentation will have a six hour exclusivity window on Netflix before becoming available more widely.
For Rockstar, the presentation will provide an official look at GTA 6 after a week in which much of the new footage circulating online came from unauthorized leaks.
Rockstar Thanks GTA 6 Fans
Rockstar ended its statement by thanking members of the community who sent messages of support during the past week.
The studio said those messages meant more to the development team than fans could imagine and reiterated that the game is ultimately being made for its players.
With the Extended Look arriving on August 27 and the release date still set for November 19, 2026, Rockstar is now turning attention back toward its official GTA 6 reveal.
For fans, the upcoming presentation will be the first major opportunity to see the game through Rockstar's own official presentation rather than through leaked material.
Rockstar's Full Statement
Rockstar Games' full statement says:
“We know that many of you have been waiting to hear from us regarding the events of the past week.”
The studio then described the leaked gameplay as “heartbreaking” and apologised for how long it has taken to finish the game, share details and provide official gameplay.
Rockstar concluded by thanking fans for their support and saying that it is “making this game for you.”