Rockstar breaks silence on GTA VI leaks, apologizes for delays but stays silent on hacker's ultimatum

Rockstar Games issued a public statement on August 26, 2026, addressing the recent leak of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage and a complete map of the fictional Leonidas region. The developer expressed that the unauthorized release was 'heartbreaking' for the team and apologized for the extended development timeline, while also noting the game is 'nearly there' and scheduled for a November 19 launch. Notably, the statement did not respond to the leaker's demands, which reportedly included a protest against pre-selling digital copies of the game.