Take-Two Interactive has asked a US federal court to subpoena Microsoft and Discord for records to identify the people behind a wave of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage, according to court filings reported by Kotaku and The Verge. The petitions, filed with the Southern District Court of New York, give Microsoft and Discord until September 4 to produce the requested information.
Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord for GTA VI Leak Records
The publisher’s legal action targets […] to unmask the individuals responsible for the copyright infringement.
One petition specifically references a GitHub repository where infringing material was posted, according to Kotaku. Meanwhile, The Verge reports that Take-Two’s filings state the targeted material includes audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, and other creative elements protected by copyright. Neither Microsoft nor Discord immediately replied to requests for comment regarding the subpoenas.
Did you know? Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19, exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, following years of intense anticipation.
The ‘CyberLeek’ Persona and Leaked Gameplay Details
The leaked clips at the center of the case have circulated online watermarked by a person or group using the alias “CyberLeek,” according to Kotaku and The Verge. These videos show what appears to be Jason Duval, one of Grand Theft Auto VI’s two playable protagonists, engaging in various in-game activities.
According to the reports, the footage depicts Jason driving, flying an aircraft, using a taser, and attacking another character with a wrench. The Verge adds that one specific clip shows a player spelling “LEEK” by shooting holes in a wall. These leaks have emerged just ahead of a scheduled Rockstar Games preview of Grand Theft Auto VI set to premiere on Netflix on August 27.
Specific Demands in Take-Two’s Federal Court Filings
The legal scope of the subpoenas details exact data points required from each technology platform. The petition addressed to Microsoft gives the company until September 4 to hand over all internal business records and investigative files associated with the “cyberleek” persona to identify the users or entities involved, according to Kotaku.
Furthermore, Take-Two’s petition seeks data linked to any associated OneDrive or Xbox accounts, including device identifiers such as MachineGuid and specific Microsoft account details. The separate petition filed against Discord demands identifying information for all accounts that were members of a named list of servers between June 1 and the present. It also requests associated device or telemetry records connected to specified tool or file artifacts, as detailed in the court documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Grand Theft Auto VI scheduled to release?
The full game is scheduled to launch on November 19, exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, according to reporting by Kotaku and The Verge.
What companies did Take-Two subpoena over the leaks?
Take-Two Interactive subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord, demanding records by September 4 to identify individuals behind the “CyberLeek” persona, according to filings in the Southern District Court of New York.
Where will the upcoming Rockstar Games preview be broadcast?
An extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI is set to debut on Netflix on August 27, as reported by Kotaku and The Verge.
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