Rockstar Games has formally acknowledged the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks that circulated online, expressing regret over both the delay in showing the game publicly and the manner in which footage reached players. The publisher stated it apologizes for the extended development timeline but emphasized that leaked footage doesn't represent the intended way for audiences to experience the project. The statement underscores frustration with how the game's reveal was handled outside official channels, following what appears to have been an unauthorized release of materials.
- Rockstar addressed the leaks directly rather than ignoring them, signaling the company wanted to control the narrative around how GTA 6 is perceived.
- The studio acknowledged the long development cycle as a source of frustration for the community while distancing the official reveal strategy from the leaked content.
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Gamesindustry
· Aug 26, 12:57 UTC
Rockstar responds to GTA 6 leaks – "This is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time"
Rockstar Games has issued a statement regarding the recent leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6.
PC Gamer
· Aug 26, 12:47 UTC
Rockstar responds to GTA 6 leaks: 'This is not how we intended for you see the game after all this time'
The studio has described the leaks as "heartbreaking for our team".
GamesRadar+
· Aug 26, 11:42 UTC
Rockstar officially responds to GTA 6 leaks: "This is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time"
"We are very sorry that everything has taken as long as it has," Rockstar says, but this is "not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time"