The development of Grand Theft Auto VI continues to fuel discussions in the video game industry. Every information regarding the next episode of the famous series from Rockstar Games immediately attracts the attention of players.
However, a recent rumor could worry fans and developers alike. Discussions appearing on the Internet suggest that the game’s source code may still exist outside of Rockstar’s servers. Even if this information should be taken with caution, it recalls a significant episode in the recent history of the studio.
The major Rockstar Games hack in 2022
In 2022, Rockstar Games was the victim of a massive leak linked to a group of cybercriminals known as Lapsus$. This group had already distinguished itself by attacking several large technology companies, including Microsoft, Nvidia and Uber. The attack targeting Rockstar caused a spectacular leak of GTA 6 development videos. Excerpts of the game still in production then circulated massively on the Internet, revealing numerous elements of the gameplay.
According to some estimates, the incident cost the company more than £1 million, not including the thousands of man hours needed to deal with the aftermath of the leak. The case also led to the arrest of several people involved.
A new rumor regarding the source code of GTA 6
Today, new information reignites the controversy around this affair. According to some discussions reported online, the hacker involved in the initial leak recently raised the issue of the game’s source code. Messages supposedly exchanged on WhatsApp suggest that this code could still be held by another person linked to the Rockstar hack.
In these conversations, several participants seem to wonder if the GTA 6 source code has already been publicly leaked. One of the messages suggests that the code still exists somewhere, without confirming that it has been distributed on the Internet. For the moment, there is no concrete evidence to confirm these claims.
The risks of a source code leak
If such a leak were to occur, it could have significant consequences. The source code of a video game contains all of the instructions used to create the program. Its diffusion could reveal sensitive information concerning the gameplay, the internal systems of the game or even certain elements of the story. In the case of a title as anticipated as GTA 6, this could result in massive spoilers being released well before the official release. Rockstar Games, however, remains very discreet about these rumors and has not commented on the information circulating online.
GTA 6 remains scheduled for November 2026
Despite these speculations, the game’s release schedule does not appear to have changed. Rockstar Games still plans to launch Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game was initially scheduled to be released earlier, but several postponements were necessary in order to finalize the development of the project.
With its immense open world and its technical ambitions, GTA 6 is considered one of the most anticipated video games in history. While waiting for new official announcements, players remain attentive to any information regarding the future blockbuster from Rockstar Games.