To "obtain the identity" of GTA 6 leaker, Rockstar parent Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord as yet more gameplay footage is posted

On August 20, Take‑Two filed a Southern District of New York DMCA subpoena that compels Microsoft and Discord to turn over a detailed dossier on the leaker known as Cyberleek. The request lists every conceivable identifier—Discord account ID, registration email, IP addresses, phone number, linked Google or Xbox accounts, device GUIDs, and even any GTA‑related files stored on OneDrive. Take‑Two’s legal team says the data will be used solely to protect the company’s intellectual property, and the subpoenas extend to multiple Discord servers, including the one operated by the leaker and the community of popular GTA 5 streamer DarkViperAU. The move follows a fresh gameplay clip posted by Cyberleek that not only showcases high‑fidelity GTA 6 visuals but also promotes a cryptocurrency scheme tied to “higher market cap = more leeks,” adding a financial motive to the leak. By targeting the platforms that host the leaker’s communications, Take‑Two hopes to pierce the anonymity that has shielded Cyberleek’s activities so far.

The subpoenas reflect a broader trend of publishers leveraging legal mechanisms to chase down digital pirates and data‑miners. Rockstar has historically guarded its franchises tightly, but recent high‑profile leaks—from Nintendo’s Switch titles to Epic’s unreleased Fortnite assets—have prompted companies to use DMCA summons, court orders, and even criminal complaints to compel tech firms to disclose user information. Microsoft and Discord, both accustomed to handling such requests, now face a tight timeline to produce the requested logs, underscoring how major platforms are becoming de‑facto partners in IP enforcement. The inclusion of OneDrive data signals that Take‑Two is casting a wide net, anticipating that the leaker may be using cloud storage to back up stolen assets.

If the subpoenas succeed