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Second Group Claims Access to Internal GTA 6 Build
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 12 events from Aug 19, 2026 to Aug 20, 2026, drawn from 6 sources.
“extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared with you all in this way.”
via gamesradar.com
Our take
The emergence of a second, independent leak source complicates Rockstar's security response, as they must now manage two separate breaches simultaneously. The uncertainty over whether the build runs on PC or an Xbox devkit highlights the confusion surrounding the authenticity and scope of the leaked material.
Background
GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games in recent history, and its development has been plagued by leaks. In 2022, more than 90 development videos were leaked online, and in 2023, a trailer was leaked. These incidents have made the game one of the most leaked in recent history.
The current leak saga began with a group known as CyberLeek, which dumped gameplay footage and an alleged map. Several of these uploads later disappeared from major platforms after copyright complaints, though copies remain easily accessible online.
The timeline
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GTA 6 leak shows watermark claiming account is fake
According to a post by @GameRoll_ on X, the GTA 6 leak that just dropped has a watermark that says “CYBERLEEK DOES NOT HAVE TWITTER”. According to the same post, this means the account who has gained over 100K followers on here over the past 24 hours is fake.[2]
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Stop Killing Games claims leaker is motivated by meme coin
According to a post by @StopKilingGames on X, the reason he is leaking GTA 6 is his meme coin, this is all but helpful.[3]
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Notebookcheck reported second group claims access to internal GTA 6 build
Notebookcheck reports that a second group, apparently unrelated to CyberLeek, claims to have obtained internal Rockstar Games material. The group allegedly gained access by phishing a Rockstar India employee. They have shown an unpublished GTA 6 screenshot said to originate from an internal build dated April 2026, along with development files and shaders.[1]
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Second group claims access to Xbox development kit
According to Notebookcheck, one post claims the second group has access to an Xbox development kit containing a game build. However, a separate report citing developers and industry sources claims the material is running on PC rather than directly on an Xbox devkit, creating uncertainty about the hardware.[1]
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Alleged exposure of private employee information
Notebookcheck states that the alleged second breach appears smaller than the first but reportedly exposed private information belonging to Rockstar employees. The outlet deliberately does not reproduce or detail that material.[1]
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808MAFIA Group claims to have old Xbox build and offers trade with Cyberleek
The 808MAFIA Group claims to possess an old Xbox build of GTA 6 and has offered to trade it with Cyberleek, who reportedly has a PC build.[4]
Screenshot of respawnfirst.com, captured Oct 1, 2026. Source [4] -
Take-Two allegedly loses nearly $3B in stock value
Parent company Take-Two has allegedly lost close to $3B in stock value since the leaks began.[4]
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Reports suggest second hacking group is fake
The second hacking group is reportedly fake and not in possession of an Xbox build, though Xbox graphics capture files are confirmed leaked.[4]
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Developers suggest leaked footage is from a PC build
Multiple game developers suggest that leaked GTA 6 footage is reportedly running on a PC build rather than a console devkit.[5]
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Rumors suggest Rockstar India as breach source
Unconfirmed rumors suggest that Rockstar India is allegedly the source of the breach.[5]
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Speculation of $50 million build sale to Cyberleek
Reports speculate that a Rockstar India employee was allegedly hacked and a Russian group allegedly sold the build to Cyberleek for approximately $50 million.[5]
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New footage shows protagonist spelling 'LEEK' with bullet holes
New footage shows the character Jason spelling 'LEEK' using bullet holes, suggesting the leaker may reportedly have access to a playable build.[6]
Our read of the evidence
Partly documented. As of the timeline, none of the claims about the alleged internal GTA 6 build have been verified by a primary source; all information comes from secondary reports. The reports appear across five different outlets, including notebookcheck.net, respawnfirst.com, tweaktown.com, gamesradar.com and posts on X, but no independent confirmation has been provided. Consequently, the evidence remains based solely on unverified reports, leaving the claims unconfirmed.
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.
Frequently asked
Is the GTA 6 leak over?
As of August 20, 2026, per notebookcheck.net, the leak saga continues with a second group claiming to have accessed an internal GTA 6 build via a phished Rockstar India employee, sharing an April 2026 screenshot and development files while asserting Xbox dev‑kit access (disputed by sources) and reportedly exposing private employee information.
Who is the second group claiming to have leaked GTA 6?
The sources do not name the second group specifically. Notebookcheck describes it as a group apparently unrelated to the original leaker, CyberLeek.
How did the second group allegedly gain access?
According to a Reddit post cited by Notebookcheck, the group claims its access came through a Rockstar India employee who was phished.
What material has the second group shown?
The group has shown an unpublished GTA 6 screenshot said to originate from an internal build dated April 2026, development files, and material purportedly connected to an Xbox development kit.
More related drama (4)
Sources (6)
- notebookcheck.net, GTA 6 leak mess deepens as second group surfaces with alleged internal build, Aug 20, 2026.
- X (original post), Aug 19, 2026.
- X (original post), Aug 19, 2026.
- respawnfirst.com, Rumor: The Second GTA 6 Build (Xbox) Allegedly Leaked From Rockstar India's IT Director After A Successful Phishing Attempt, Aug 20, 2026.
- tweaktown.com, GTA 6 appears to have leaked from Rockstar India, also suspected to be a PC version, Aug 20, 2026.
- gamesradar.com, GTA 6 leaks go from bad to worse for Rockstar as new footage suggests leaker has access to a playable build, Aug 20, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 12 dated events from 6 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Second Group Claims Access to Internal GTA 6 Build.”
GenZHype, 30 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/second-group-claims-access-to-internal-gta-6-build/.