TB
Tech Bytes
Gaming & Legal Tech Source: The Verge August 22, 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks Lead to Subpoenas for Microsoft and Discord

Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks Lead to Subpoenas for Microsoft and Discord

Publisher Take-Two Interactive has escalated its legal fight against Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks, securing court orders requiring Microsoft and Discord to reveal account details linked to leaked developer builds.

TB

Subscribe to Tech Bytes Briefing

Get hand-curated technology analysis, major breakings, and executive summaries delivered straight to your inbox daily.

The subpoenas target specific Discord chat servers and Xbox Live messaging channels where internal test clips and debug screens were distributed. Take-Two attorneys allege trade secret theft and copyright infringement.

The enforcement campaign comes as Rockstar Games approaches the final testing phases ahead of the game highly anticipated global launch.