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Technology · Software & cloud · published 2026-09-20 · via Tom's Hardware

192GB GTA V data dump exposes early GTA VI map and abandoned expansions

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A 192GB archive of GTA V data, originally leaked in 2022, contains an early playable build of the GTA VI map set in Leonidas, along with outlines for a Liberty City expansion. The files also reveal details of a canceled single-player DLC called Agent Trevor, including an alternate death for the character. Fans have been analyzing the data to piece together Rockstar's early development efforts.

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The archive, first leaked in 2022, has gained renewed attention as fans continue mining its contents. The playable Leonidas map appears to date from 2014–2015, suggesting Rockstar experimented with a sequel concept before GTA V's PC release. Map editor CodeWalker was used to access a Liberty City outline that appears larger than its GTA IV counterpart, though it exists only as a rough framework.

Additional files reveal the Agent Trevor expansion contained a massive underground bunker beneath the Grand Senora Desert satellite station, a spaceship, and an Arab mansion—interiors reportedly three times larger than existing in-game assets. Audio clips include dialogue between GTA IV's Brucie Kibbutz and Franklin, plus an alternate finale where Trevor crashes into liquid nitrogen and shatters.

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This leak could reshape how fans and industry observers understand Rockstar's development timeline, potentially influencing expectations for GTA VI's scope and features. Players may gain deeper appreciation for abandoned creative directions, while the continued circulation of leaked materials could pressure developers to tighten security protocols. The analysis of early builds may also fuel speculation about what current development retains or discards, affecting community discourse around the upcoming release.

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