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Persona 6 data breach, legal subpoenas and achievement leak timeline
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 7 events from Jun 4, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026, drawn from 5 sources.
“They’re asking for my discord info, I’m mentioned by name,”
via kotaku.com
Background
Atlus has kept Persona 6 heavily under wraps, showing only a brief teaser trailer and focusing public attention on the upcoming Persona 4 Revival remake, leaving fans with zero official in-game footage.
In a separate high-profile leak incident, Take-Two filed multiple federal subpoenas targeting Microsoft and Discord to track down the online persona 'Cyberleek' responsible for distributing unauthorized Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay videos.
The timeline
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ATLUS Confirms Persona 6 System Breach
ATLUS and director Katsura Hashino reportedly acknowledged Persona 6 leaks, allegedly confirming an unauthorized third party illegally breached their systems to steal developmental footage.[4]
Screenshot of gfinityesports.com, captured Sep 16, 2026. Source [4] -
SEGA Issues DMCA Takedowns for Persona 6 Art
SEGA issued DMCA takedowns of alleged Persona 6 artwork, including a green logo and a character design.[5]
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Take-Two Files Subpoena Requests
Take-Two reportedly filed multiple DMCA subpoena requests in federal district court against Microsoft and Discord, seeking user information and internal records related to online accounts and servers involved in spreading GTA 6 leaks.[2]
Screenshot of kotaku.com, captured Sep 16, 2026. Source [2] -
Discord Clarifies Subpoena Status
Ryan Rigney, Discord's marketing director, stated on X that, according to him, Discord had not yet been formally served with a subpoena from Take-Two, and noted the company would evaluate its validity and scope upon receipt.[3]
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Microsoft Record Production Deadline
A petition referencing a GitHub repository allegedly gave Microsoft a deadline of September 4 to produce internal business and investigative records associated with the 'cyberleek' persona.[2]
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Persona 6 Achievements Leak via Exophase
Database tracker Exophase reportedly published complete achievement lists for both Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6, containing descriptions of potential story beats despite Atlus having released no official in-game footage.[1]
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Matthew Judge Responds to Subpoena Mention
Twitch and YouTube streamer Matthew Judge (DarkViperAU) responded publicly on X after reportedly discovering he was explicitly named in Take-Two's Discord subpoena requests, expressing confusion and stating he had no involvement.[2]
Frequently asked
What leaked about Persona 6?
Complete achievement lists containing descriptions of potential story beats allegedly surfaced on the tracking database Exophase.
Has Atlus officially commented on the Persona 6 leaks?
Atlus has remained tight-lipped, though media outlets have reached out to the company for comment regarding the database listings.
Why is Take-Two issuing subpoenas over leaks?
Take-Two filed DMCA subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to uncover the identity of online accounts and the persona 'Cyberleek' responsible for circulating unauthorized GTA 6 gameplay clips.
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