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Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Jun 1, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
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Background
In August 2026, unreleased gameplay footage and map details for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) began circulating online. This material was allegedly posted by an individual or group using the alias 'Cyberleek,' among others. The 'Cyberleek' persona also allegedly used the attention generated by the leaks to promote a meme coin, as previously reported by Dexerto.
In response to the unauthorized dissemination of its copyrighted material, Take-Two Interactive initiated legal action under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This process allows copyright owners to request information to identify individuals suspected of sharing their material without permission. The company's objective is to unmask the person or persons responsible for the leaks, leading to the filing of multiple subpoenas targeting major online platforms.
The subpoenas are not lawsuits accusing Microsoft or Discord of involvement but rather a mechanism to obtain user data.
The timeline
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Data Collection Period Begins
Take-Two Interactive's proposed subpoenas reportedly requested information on users who may have communicated in several Discord servers connected to the GTA 6 leaks since June 1, 2026. This date reportedly marks the beginning of the period for which Take-Two sought account, device, and cloud records from Microsoft and Discord. The requests allegedly covered details such as email addresses, phone numbers, login IP addresses, linked Google or Xbox accounts, device IDs, and records showing specifi[1]
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Take-Two Files DMCA Subpoena Requests
Take-Two Interactive reportedly filed two separate Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) subpoena requests in a New York federal court. One request was reportedly aimed at Microsoft, and the other at Discord. These filings allegedly sought extensive records to identify the individual or group behind the GTA 6 leaks, specifically mentioning the 'Cyberleek' alias. The Discord filing also reportedly named CinematicRockstar and Surfer24k, along with replacement names cyberleek_west and surwest, as[1]
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Court Approves Subpoena Applications
Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York reportedly approved Take-Two Interactive's applications. This judicial approval allegedly cleared the publisher to subpoena Discord and Microsoft for identifying details on users suspected of being connected to the GTA 6 leaks. The filings cited 'stolen content,' reportedly confirming the legitimacy of at least some of the leaked gameplay videos and maps posted by Cyberleek.[2]
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Content Creator Matthew 'DarkViperAU' Judge Responds to Subpoena Mention
Matthew 'DarkViperAU' Judge, an Australian GTA content creator with a significant online following, publicly responded on X (formerly Twitter) to reports that his Discord information was reportedly being sought in Take-Two's subpoenas. He stated, 'Take-Two has filed multiple subpoenas seeking info to catch the GTA 6 leaker. They're asking for my discord info, I'm mentioned by name.' Judge explicitly denied any knowledge or involvement, adding, 'I don't know anything. That isn't my editors discor[1]
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Discord States It Has Not Been Served
Discord's marketing director, Ryan K. Rigney, stated in a tweet that Discord had reportedly not yet been officially served with a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive. Rigney added that when served, Discord would 'evaluate the validity and scope before responding.' This statement appeared to indicate a potential delay or a different approach compared to Microsoft's reported willingness to assist, as the court had not publicly confirmed that either subpoena had been approved or sent out at the time[1]
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Microsoft Welcomes Opportunity to Assist
In contrast to Discord's statement, Microsoft reportedly issued a statement welcoming the chance to assist Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games in tracking down the GTA 6 leaker.[2]
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Privacy Group Raises Concerns Over Subpoena Scope
The free speech and privacy advocacy group Reclaim The Net criticized the broad scope of the Discord subpoena. In a tweet and subsequent article, the group argued that copyright law was being used to 'hunt for identities' and could expose users who merely participated in conversations within Discord servers where the leak was discussed, rather than just those who leaked or uploaded footage. They highlighted that one of the named Discord servers had over 107,000 members and that the request sought 'all identifying information associated with all user accounts' that were members of three named servers since June 1, 2026, and participated in conversations. The group expressed concern that this approach targeted entire communities rather than being limited to direct infringers.[2]
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Initial Deadline for Information Turnover
The Take-Two Interactive requests reportedly asked both Microsoft and Discord to provide the requested information that could help identify the person behind the leaks by September 4, 2026.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. All eight timeline events are based solely on reports from two outlets (dexerto.com and egamers.io) with no primary‑source confirmation. While the coverage includes statements attributed to Discord, Microsoft, a privacy group and a content creator, those statements are presented only through the outlets and not as direct, on‑record testimony from the parties involved. Consequently, key details such as whether the subpoenas have been served, how the companies will respond, and any forthcoming court rulings remain pending and unverified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
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Frequently asked
What is Take-Two Interactive seeking?
Take-Two Interactive is seeking extensive records from Microsoft and Discord, including IP addresses, phone numbers, linked Google and Xbox accounts, device identifiers, Microsoft telemetry, and relevant OneDrive files.
Who is 'Cyberleek'?
This persona is central to Take-Two Interactive's investigation, and the filings also name other aliases like CinematicRockstar and Surfer24k.
Has Discord complied with the subpoena?
Rigney, stated that the company had not yet been officially served with a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive. Discord indicated it would evaluate the validity and scope of any subpoena before responding once served.
Is Matthew 'DarkViperAU' Judge accused of leaking GTA 6?
No, Matthew 'DarkViperAU' Judge is not accused of leaking GTA 6. His Discord server, specifically an 'editors' server, was mentioned in the subpoena filings as a location where Take-Two is seeking information. Judge has publicly denied any knowledge or involvement in the leaks, stating that his Discords do not contain any clips of the leaked material.
What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) process?
The DMCA process allows copyright owners, like Take-Two Interactive, to request information that could identify someone suspected of sharing their copyrighted material without permission. It is a legal mechanism used to enforce copyright and track down alleged infringers, not a lawsuit accusing the platforms themselves of involvement in the infringement.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 8 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/take-two-subpoenas-microsoft-and-discord-over-gta-6-leaks/.