The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI just got more intense. A new leak has the entire gaming community buzzing, arriving just 9 days before the official showcase titled “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look”, which will stream exclusively on Netflix on August 27, 2026. A group calling itself Cyberleek published two unconfirmed gameplay videos that reveal never-before-seen details of the decade's most anticipated title.
What the first leaked clip shows
According to a report from Digital Trends, the first video — barely a minute long — shows co-protagonist Jason relaxing at the beachfront house that appeared in the second official trailer. He picks up a basketball and starts making shots. The technical details are what caught everyone's attention:
- When he scores, a sound effect similar to collecting a coin in a platformer plays, and the character gains “Focus”.
- Jason can dribble while walking and shoot with different angles and arcs, with highly detailed physics animations.
- At the end, the ball falls into the water and creates a realistic surface reaction.
- The HUD shows a contextual stamina meter and two separate money reserves, reminiscent of the camp funds system in Red Dead Redemption 2.
The video doesn't show any button prompts, so it's unclear which version or platform it comes from. Vandal notes that Cyberleek also promotes a website alongside the video, but offers no verifiable content.
Second clip: more action
An hour later, another video surfaced showing a fight and a police pursuit. Jason drives a beat-up car, crashes into a van, and hits the driver with a wrench. A two-star wanted level activates, and during the escape, a negative symbol appears, which some interpret as loss of karma or reputation. The clip also shows equipment and vehicle storage options (capacity 0/4).
The context: the most realistic leak so far
What makes this leak special is its timing: it arrives right before the “An Extended Look” event on Netflix, which is expected to include around 30 minutes of extended gameplay and will later be available on YouTube and Rockstar's official site. This is the first time Rockstar has given a streaming service an exclusive first look.
The game is set to launch on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, having already been delayed twice: first from fall 2025 to May 2026, then to November. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick admitted the game is running about 18 months behind its original schedule. This prolonged wait makes every leak a major event.
Historically, GTA 6 already holds the record for the most leaked game: in September 2022, a hacker known as teapotuberhacker released about 90 videos of an early development build, which Rockstar confirmed as a real intrusion. In December 2023, the first official trailer leaked a day early, prompting Rockstar to release it ahead of schedule. Since then, most supposed leaks have been AI-generated videos, forcing fans to scrutinize each one carefully.
Advice for fans
Specialized media, such as Areajugones, warn that none of this has been confirmed by Rockstar. However, the technical details and visual fidelity make this the most realistic leak to date. The recommendation is clear: enjoy the curiosity these previews generate, but save your real expectations for the official material on August 27 on Netflix.