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MICROSOFT AND DISCORD SUBPOENAED OVER GTA VI LEAKS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, AUG 21, 2026

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Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord following leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage. The publisher is seeking to identify users who shared copyrighted material from the unreleased game.

Take-Two filed the subpoenas Thursday, claiming the leaked content infringes copyrights for GTA VI. The publisher defines the protected material broadly, including "audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, or other creative elements." The tech companies must comply with the request by September 4th. Take-Two is using the subpoenas to compel Microsoft and Discord to identify "alleged infringers" responsible for distributing the leaked footage. GTA VI leaks surfaced online in recent weeks, showing unreleased gameplay and story elements from Rockstar Games' highly anticipated sequel. The leaks represent a significant breach of the game's secrecy ahead of its planned 2025 release. Subpoenas targeting major platforms are a common enforcement tool for publishers protecting pre-release content. Microsoft and Discord have faced similar requests in past cases involving leaked copyrighted material.

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