A sprawling new leak is tearing through GTA forums and social media tonight, reportedly exposing Grand Theft Auto VI's complete in-game map alongside two clips of unreleased gameplay footage. If verified, it would mark the most significant breach of Rockstar's security since the infamous 2022 leak that upended the game's development cycle.
The material is being attributed to a group calling itself Cyberleak, which claims to be acting in the name of "gamers' rights." Alongside the map, the group posted footage showing protagonist Jason driving vehicles, getting into a violent altercation, and generally going about Vice City life.
According to a claim circulating from the account Videotech on X, the leak is tied to frustration over Rockstar's decision to release GTA VI as a digital-only title with no physical disc option — a move that lines up with Sony's plans to phase out disc production entirely by 2028. Whether or not that's the real motive, Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have reportedly moved quickly to issue copyright strikes against posts sharing the material across social platforms — a response many are pointing to as unofficial confirmation that the leak is legitimate.
The map
The leaked map reportedly lays out five counties across the state of Leonida: Lummox, Kelly, Leonard, Vice Dale, and Mariana. Vice City itself anchors one side of the map as the single major metropolis, with the Leonida Keys stretching along the southern edge. The rest of the map is said to blend a healthy mix of smaller towns, beaches, and dense greenery, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Leonida, and a southern body of water named the Leonida Straits.
Early reactions suggest the map strikes a deliberate balance between urban density and open, undeveloped terrain — a layout consistent with what fans have anticipated based on prior teases of the state.
The gameplay clips
Two videos reportedly accompany the map leak. Metadata examined by users on GTA Forums suggests both clips date back to 2023, meaning the footage — while still impressive by current standards — reflects a build that's roughly three years old at this point.
The first clip, running about a minute and five seconds, shows Jason cruising a highway populated with a wide variety of traffic, including police cruisers, fire trucks, and bicycles, while the radio plays SG Lewis, Robyn, and Channel Tres' "Impact." The footage escalates when Jason crashes into a van, beats the driver to death with a pipe wrench in front of a witnessing officer, and picks up a two-star wanted level that triggers a police chase, complete with the map's now-familiar flashing red-and-blue overlay.
A few gameplay details stand out from the clip. The HUD reportedly displays a vehicle's fuel level and engine condition — a system that may or may not survive into the final release. During the chase, the wanted-level display appears to show police actively tracking Jason's vehicle, outfit, and physical appearance, hinting that changing clothes or cars could become a legitimate strategy for shaking a wanted level once it's lost. The clip also shows an ambulance and an air ambulance branded under an in-game healthcare provider called Fast Pass EMS.
The second video, roughly 55 seconds long, is far lower-key: it shows Jason at his house shooting hoops on a basketball court, seemingly confirming basketball as a playable activity for the first time.
What's next
RockstarINTEL says it won't be hosting the leaked map image or gameplay clips directly to avoid copyright issues, though both are said to be circulating widely enough to find with a quick search. For those hoping to avoid spoilers altogether, the outlet notes that Rockstar's next official look at the game — the "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" trailer — is set to premiere on August 27, 2026.
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