Cyberleek, the person or group behind a string of alleged Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, has released an extended video featuring Lucia Caminos, one of the game's two protagonists, just hours before the title's much-awaited official debut on Netflix, according to Mashable.
The latest leak, reportedly spanning four-and-a-half minutes, features a prologue introducing Lucia and includes minor story spoilers. Cyberleek had previously shared several short gameplay clips from the highly anticipated Rockstar Games title, according to the digital media platform and entertainment news website.
Cyberleek releases Lucia footage
The latest leak came shortly after Rockstar Games publicly addressed the GTA 6 leaks on Wednesday. Cyberleek first uploaded a shorter cutscene featuring Lucia Caminos before releasing the extended prologue footage, Mashable reported.
Lucia is the second playable protagonist in GTA 6 alongside Jason Duval. One of the earlier leaked clips showed Lucia appearing in a cutscene.
Mashable noted that it has not independently authenticated any of the Cyberleek videos.
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek releases 16 alleged gameplay clips, map screenshots
Cyberleek has reportedly released 16 alleged Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay clips and three map screenshots, offering purported glimpses into the highly anticipated Rockstar Games title, according to Mashable.
The leaked material reportedly features Jason Duval, one of GTA 6's protagonists, engaging in activities including basketball, driving, flying aircraft and cycling along a beach. Other clips allegedly show police chases, a nightclub, a strip club, a gas station and a video game store.
The alleged map screenshots include locations such as Dalton Island, Tequesta Retreat, Gloriana Key and Catalan Key.
One clip reportedly shows Jason using a taser after taking it from a security guard, while another appears to feature an in-game item called Zombix. Other footage allegedly shows a high-end car, nighttime flying and an area populated by nude NPCs.
Mashable has stressed that it has not independently authenticated the Cyberleek footage.
Take-Two moves to identify leaker
The leaks have also triggered legal action from Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company.
On August 20, Take-Two filed subpoenas targeting Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify the person behind Cyberleek. According to the filings cited by Mashable, the company referred to the material as "stolen content."
Take-Two subsequently sought subpoenas involving Google and X Corp., further escalating efforts to uncover the source of the leaked footage.
The filings appear to indicate that at least some of the leaked videos are genuine, although Mashable stressed that it has not independently verified the footage.
Rockstar calls GTA 6 leak "heartbreaking"
Rockstar Games has now publicly acknowledged the leak, describing the situation as "heartbreaking."
The company's statement stopped short of detailing exactly how the footage was obtained, but its acknowledgement has added weight to the claims that the circulating gameplay videos are genuine.
The leaks come as anticipation builds around GTA 6, one of the most awaited video games in the world.
Cyberleek asks users to vote on future leaks
According to the digital media platform website, Cyberleek has also been using its website to poll users on what material should be leaked next. Users can reportedly pay in cryptocurrency to vote on the options.
GTA 6 will stream exclusively on Netflix from 3 PM ET, six hours before its YouTube release. The highly anticipated game itself is set to launch on November 19.
