As anticipation builds for the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, a.k.a. GTA 6, new speculation has emerged surrounding the security of the game's development files.
X | @rockstargames | Hacker Suggests Someone May Still Hold GTA 6 Source Code Hacker claims someone may still possess GTA 6 source code
According to a post circulating on X by the account @videotechuk, Kurtaj allegedly suggested that the source code for GTA 6 may still be in the possession of an unknown individual. The claim stems from the earlier breach that exposed early development material from the highly anticipated title.If accurate, it would mean someone could have copied sensitive code during that incident. However, there is currently no evidence that the data has been leaked publicly or that the files are even complete.
Rumours follow the infamous Rockstar breach
Kurtaj became widely known in the gaming community after a cyberattack on Rockstar Games allowed unauthorised access to early footage and development files from GTA 6. The incident briefly disrupted development and led to one of the biggest leaks in gaming history.Reports now suggest the hacker may have communicated these new claims after allegedly smuggling a phone into a prison in the United Kingdom.
An image circulating online even appears to show Kurtaj taking a selfie inside a prison cell, though the authenticity of the photo has not been verified.
Would a source code leak impact GTA 6?
Even if the rumours prove accurate, the consequences would largely depend on which version of the game's code was obtained.If the data came from an early development build, it may no longer reflect the current version of the game since large portions of the project would likely have changed. On the other hand, a leak involving newer code could potentially expose features or systems that publisher Take-Two Interactive intends to reveal closer to launch.
For now, the situation remains speculative, and no confirmed leak of the source code has occurred.
X | @rockstargames | GTA 6 Security Questions Return After Hackers Claim Rockstar tightens security to prevent future leaks
Following previous breaches, Rockstar Games reportedly implemented stricter internal measures to protect the project. Some reports claim the studio has even adopted tactics inspired by intelligence agencies, such as sharing slightly altered details with different developers to identify potential leakers.This approach appears to have helped curb new leaks in recent months.