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Rockstar Issues DMCA Takedowns for GTA 6 Map and Gameplay Leaks

Lena Fischer 2 min read

Rockstar Games issues DMCA takedowns for leaked GTA 6 gameplay and map footage ahead of the official Netflix Extended Look reveal.

Rockstar Issues DMCA Takedowns for GTA 6 Map and Gameplay Leaks
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Unreleased footage from Grand Theft Auto 6 has appeared online, disrupting the planned reveal schedule for the highly anticipated title. This leak forces Rockstar Games to enforce copyright protections before the official Netflix Extended Look event takes place. Players waiting for the official trailer must now navigate a flood of unauthorized clips that the developer is actively trying to remove.

Developer enforces copyright protections before official Netflix Extended Look event

The leaked material includes gameplay sequences and map details that were not yet part of the public rollout. Rockstar Games is responding to the unauthorized distribution by issuing DMCA takedown notices against the posts hosting this content. The studio aims to control the narrative and protect the integrity of the upcoming official presentation.

Twitter user @videotech confirmed that Rockstar is actively taking down tweets based on DMCA report screenshots. The account warned followers to stop sharing the leaked images and videos to avoid further enforcement actions. This direct confirmation highlights the scale of the leak and the immediate legal pressure being applied to social media platforms.

We have been tracking GTA 6 closely and covered the expectations for the upcoming Netflix Extended Look in our earlier reporting on the GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look. The current situation underscores the intense scrutiny surrounding the game's release and the lengths the developer will go to protect pre-release assets.

Rockstar Games continues to manage the fallout from the leak while preparing for the scheduled official reveal. The developer's aggressive takedown campaign signals a commitment to keeping the final product surprise intact for the public.

Source: DEXERTO