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The GTA 6 Leak Timeline: From CyberLeek to Launch

Every confirmed date in the 2026 GTA 6 leak story, updated as new developments land

August 23, 2026
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Official Grand Theft Auto VI key art from Rockstar Games

Official GTA VI artwork courtesy of Rockstar Games

GTA 6 is scheduled to launch in November 2026. Before that, it's already lived through one of the biggest leak stories in recent gaming history — a group calling itself CyberLeek publishing gameplay footage and a claimed full map, tied to a cryptocurrency token that launched before the leak itself. This page tracks every confirmed date in that story, updated as new developments happen.

Confirmed Timeline

August 14, 2026 — CyberLeek domain registered

The domain later used to promote the $CYBERLEEK token was registered, days before any leaked footage appeared.

August 15, 2026 — $CYBERLEEK token launches

A Solana-based token began trading, three days before the first leak surfaced. See our breakdown of the token and its risk signals.

August 18, 2026 — First gameplay leak posted

CyberLeek posted gameplay clips of protagonist Jason and a claimed full map of Leonida, watermarked with QR codes linking to the token. Full breakdown: every leak so far.

August 18–21, 2026 — Rockstar files DMCA takedowns

Take-Two began removing reuploads of the leaked footage almost as fast as they appeared. More on Rockstar's response.

August 21, 2026 — Leaker resumes posting

New posts ended rumors that CyberLeek had been identified or caught, suggesting continued access to source material.

August 23, 2026 — Fan backlash coverage grows

Coverage of CyberLeek's stated demands — no all-digital future, no paid Ultimate Edition DLC — spreads alongside the leaks. See why CyberLeek says they're doing this and what fans are actually asking for.

What's Coming Next

August 27, 2026 — Official Netflix Extended Look

Rockstar's scheduled reveal, and the company's first real chance to address the leaks directly or move past them on its own terms.

November 2026 — GTA 6 launch

GTA 6's planned release window, and the point at which every claim made during the leak saga — the map, the missions, the Ultimate Edition contents — gets tested against the actual game.

Start Here

New to this story? Start with who CyberLeek is, then read what's actually confirmed versus unverified in the leaked footage. This page will be updated as the story develops through the August 27 reveal and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

When did the GTA 6 leaks start?
The first gameplay footage from CyberLeek appeared August 18, 2026, though the domain and token tied to the group were active as early as August 14-15.
When is GTA 6's next official reveal?
Rockstar has a Netflix Extended Look scheduled for August 27, 2026.
When does GTA 6 launch?
GTA 6 is planned for a November 2026 launch.

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