A New York judge has approved subpoenas filed by Take-Two Interactive, ordering Microsoft and Discord to hand over account records tied to the hacking group known as CYBERLEEK, the entity responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage this week. The filings specifically target account data linked to materials posted on Discord and GitHub.
What the court actually ordered
The subpoenas were granted on an ex parte basis, meaning Take-Two applied without CYBERLEEK present to contest the request. The court order directs the clerk to issue a subpoena compelling Discord, Inc. to produce identifying information for the individuals or entities behind the leaks. A parallel subpoena targets Microsoft, where CYBERLEEK's GitHub activity has been traced.
The legal text names Dale Cendali in the supporting declaration, a prominent IP attorney frequently involved in high-profile copyright cases. The fact that Take-Two moved this quickly through the courts signals the company is treating this as a serious copyright enforcement matter, not just a PR headache.
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet has publicly pledged full cooperation with Rockstar and Take-Two to protect their intellectual property, which makes the Microsoft subpoena a bit more straightforward in practical terms.
CYBERLEEK's escalating behavior before the legal action
This wasn't a one-and-done leak situation. CYBERLEEK had been actively monetizing the leaks before Take-Two's legal response caught up with them. The group reportedly began charging money to run a poll asking the public what content they wanted to see leaked next. Their website went further, openly soliciting ad placements in future leaks and allegedly requesting cryptocurrency equivalent to around $164,000 just to initiate contact about those arrangements.
That kind of brazen commercial activity around stolen footage almost certainly accelerated Take-Two's legal timeline.
What this means for the GTA 6 release picture
Take-Two reportedly lost around $2 billion in market value in the immediate aftermath of the leaks, so the company has real financial motivation behind this legal push beyond just protecting assets. Identifying CYBERLEEK's members through Microsoft and Discord records would open the door to civil copyright claims and potentially criminal referrals.
For players waiting on the game itself, the short answer is: this legal action changes nothing about the release timeline. Rockstar has not identified the leaker internally, but that hasn't stopped the marketing machine from continuing on schedule. If you want to stay ahead of official news, the GTA 6 pre-order guide has everything you need on dates, platforms, and how to lock in your copy.
The subpoenas are now issued. Whether Microsoft and Discord comply quickly, contest the orders, or hand over data that actually leads somewhere is the next chapter in what's shaping up to be one of the messiest pre-launch periods in gaming history. Check the full GTA 6 guide collection for ongoing coverage as this story develops.
