New footage and the map for GTA 6 have leaked online, revealing basketball minigames and a potentially controversial fuel management feature. The leaks emerge just days before a planned Netflix showcase for the game.
Leaked Footage Details
Two videos are circulating online. One clip shows Jason, one of the game's two protagonists, playing basketball outside a house featured in trailers. When he scores a hoop, a 'focus' stat increases, suggesting role-playing mechanics similar to GTA: San Andreas.
In a second clip, Jason drives a car with SG Lewis track Impact playing on the radio. He crashes into a delivery truck and clubs the driver to death with a wrench. Upon returning to the car, icons for 'loadout' and 'storage' appear on the back. When Jason returns to the driver's seat, two pop-up icons under the car's model resemble petrol and engine gauges, indicating fuel management for the first time in the series.
Rockstar's Response and Leaker Claims
Rockstar has not commented on the leaks, but the clips have been hit with copyright strikes, suggesting they are legitimate. A group named Cyberleek has claimed responsibility, including an image of the Leonidas map. According to the group's website, Cyberleek is targeting Rockstar to protest the decision to sell digital pre-orders without a proper physical version. The group is threatening more leaks 'until they issue a public statement and apology' with a 'concrete commitment to fix the harm they caused'.
Insider Comments on Footage Age
While the clips appear real, reliable insider NateTheHate claimed the footage is from an old build of GTA 6. In response to a ResetEra thread about a rumoured press event, the insider wrote: 'Um… unless a new round of previews are underway, this claim isn't accurate. Also, the leaked footage is over a year old.'
Upcoming Showcase and Release
Netflix's Extended Look at GTA 6 is scheduled for Thursday, August 27 at 8pm BST. It will launch on the Rockstar YouTube channel and GTA 6 website six hours later. The presentation is expected to show gameplay for the first time. GTA 6 is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19, 2026.
