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Rockstar Games pulls back the curtain on ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ after leak

Rockstar Games has released an official look at Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, including a 26-minute trailer that debuted on Netflix. This official reveal follows a period of significant leaks and a response from the company describing those leaks as heartbreaking. While the studio has now opened the doors to game previews and showcased gameplay, it continues to refuse any discussion regarding the release date or details of a potential GTA 6 Online component.

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  • ✓ Rockstar Games released an official look at GTA 6 gameplay.
  • ✓ A 26-minute trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 debuted on Netflix.
  • ✓ Rockstar Games described the leaks of GTA VI as heartbreaking.
  • ✓ Rockstar Games has provided exclusive previews of the game to media.
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What changed

Rockstar Games released an official 26-minute gameplay trailer via Netflix and began hosting exclusive previews.

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  1. Rockstar Games reveals Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay following leaks

    Rockstar Games has released an official look at Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, including a 26-minute trailer that debuted on Netflix. This official reveal follows a period of significant leaks and a response from the company describing those leaks as heartbreaking. While the studio has now opened the doors to game previews and showcased gameplay, it continues to refuse any discussion regarding the release date or details of a potential GTA 6 Online component.

    Why it matters

    The reveal ends years of development secrecy and follows a wave of unauthorized leaks. These leaks prompted the appearance of fake demos that delivered malware to users. The shift to official previews marks a transition in how Rockstar manages the game's public image.

    What is confirmed

    • Rockstar Games released an official look at GTA 6 gameplay.
    • A 26-minute trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 debuted on Netflix.
    • Rockstar Games described the leaks of GTA VI as heartbreaking.
    • Rockstar Games has provided exclusive previews of the game to media.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A GTA 6 demo exists that delivers malware to PCs.
    • Everything regarding the game leaked on a Thursday ahead of the Netflix reveal.

    What to watch next

    • Official announcement of the GTA 6 release date
    • Statements regarding the development or launch of GTA 6 Online
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. Los Angeles Times — What to know about the big ‘Grand Theft Auto’ leaks
    2. NBC News — Rockstar Games pulls back the curtain on ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ after leak
    3. Mashable — 'GTA 6' Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Thursday ahead of Netflix reveal
    4. The Verge — Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA VI leaks
    5. Engadget — GTA 6 'Demo' Delivers Malware Directly To Your PC
    6. www.ign.com — GTA 6 Devs at Rockstar Celebrate as Extended Look Finally Reveals Gameplay After Years of Development
    7. in.ign.com — GTA 6: Everything Revealed and Confirmed on Netflix, IGN, and by Rockstar Games
    8. www.polygon.com — Was the GTA 6 Extended Look a show of Rockstar's confidence or hubris?
    9. www.ign.com — GTA 6 Exclusive Preview
    10. Mashable — GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next
    11. BBC — GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips
    12. Hypebeast — Rockstar Games Breaks Its Silence on the 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Leaks
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