Microsoft and Discord Subpoenaed in GTA VI Leak Probe
▼ Summary
– Take-Two Interactive subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord over leaked Grand Theft Auto VI content that allegedly infringes its copyrights, seeking to identify the infringers by September 4th.
– The copyrighted material in question includes audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, and other creative elements from the game.
– The leaked clips, watermarked by a person or group called “CyberLeek,” show protagonist Jason Duval driving, flying a plane, using a taser, attacking someone with a wrench, and spelling “LEEK” by shooting holes in a wall.
– Microsoft and Discord have not yet responded to requests for comment on the subpoenas.
– The leaks occurred ahead of Rockstar’s extended preview set to debut on Netflix on August 27th, with the full game launching on November 19th.
Take-Two Interactive has taken legal action in response to recent Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, issuing subpoenas to both Microsoft and Discord as part of an ongoing investigation into the unauthorized distribution of game content. The filings, submitted on Thursday, seek to unmask individuals allegedly responsible for sharing copyrighted material tied to the highly anticipated title.
The subpoenas specifically target content that infringes on Take-Two’s intellectual property, which the company describes as encompassing “audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, or other creative elements.” Both Microsoft and Discord have been given a deadline of September 4th to comply with the request and hand over identifying information related to the alleged infringers.
The leaked footage, which has circulated online, appears to be watermarked with the handle “CyberLeek.” The clips show what seems to be Jason Duval, one of the game’s two protagonists, engaging in a variety of activities, from driving and piloting an airplane to using a taser and attacking another character with a wrench. One particular clip even shows the player spelling out “LEEK” by shooting holes into a wall.
Neither Microsoft nor Discord has responded to requests for comment at this time. The leaks arrive just ahead of a major extended preview of GTA VI, which is slated to premiere on Netflix on August 27th. The full game remains on track for a November 19th release date, though this latest legal maneuver signals that Take-Two is serious about protecting its assets in the lead-up to launch.
(Source: The Verge)
