The latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer wastes no time making a sly reference to the game’s tumultuous journey to release. Within seconds, protagonist Jason casually mentions fixing leaks while climbing down from a rooftop—a line that feels too deliberate to be coincidental. Given Rockstar’s reputation for carefully crafted details, it’s hard not to see this as a tongue-in-cheek nod to the numerous leaks that have plagued GTA 6 over the years.
The Infamous 2022 Hack That Shook the Gaming World
Among the most notorious incidents was the massive 2022 breach, where an astonishing 90 clips from an early GTA 6 build were dumped online. This wasn’t just a minor slip-up—it became one of the most significant leaks in gaming history, rivaling even the infamous *Half-Life 2* source code theft. The breach also highlighted how the shift to remote work during the pandemic had created new vulnerabilities, with sensitive data moving outside secure office networks.
While leaks about GTA 6’s dual protagonists and Vice City setting had surfaced before, the 2022 hack confirmed them in spectacular fashion. And the leaks didn’t stop there—even the game’s first official trailer was prematurely released on social media, forcing Rockstar to drop it ahead of schedule.
The Unlikely Hacker Behind the Breach
What made the 2022 incident even more shocking was the person behind it: a teenager already under police supervision for previous cybercrimes. Reportedly part of the notorious hacking group Lapsus$, the individual had allegedly breached major companies before, including Nvidia.
Despite being on bail with strict internet restrictions, authorities claim the hacker managed to access Rockstar’s internal systems using nothing more than an Amazon Fire Stick, a smartphone, and basic peripherals—all from a hotel room where they were being monitored. It was a brazen move that underscored just how determined some individuals are to expose confidential game details before their intended reveal.