In a development that sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, the alleged Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, Arion Kurtaj, has been deemed psychiatrically unfit to stand trial. This announcement arrives on the heels of one of the most high-profile gaming leaks in recent memory, including alpha gameplay footage and source code from the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6.
Kurtaj, a notorious Lapsus$ hacking group member, is accused of major data breaches across several high-profile companies, including Rockstar, Nvidia, Uber, Revolut, and Microsoft. Following the GTA 6 leak, Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, reassured fans that the game’s development would not suffer significant setbacks.
In September 2022, the world was rocked by an extensive leak involving 90 videos showing significant gameplay footage from an alpha build of GTA 6. Notable gaming journalist Jason Schreier confirmed the leak’s legitimacy on Twitter. From Vice City settings to two playable protagonists, including a female character, the leaked footage revealed several details previously hinted at but unconfirmed.
The footage, believed to be downloaded from Rockstar’s Slack, was allegedly captured on PS4 and PC hardware. It offered a generous preview of gameplay elements such as combat, weapons, NPC interactions, etc.
Rockstar has released a statement expressing its disappointment over the leaks and unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional gaming experience to fans. The developer suggested that the release might be pushed back to 2025.
The gaming industry is on high alert in the wake of these events. Cybersecurity has never been more critical, as illicit activities threaten to derail years of hard work and investment. Despite the setback, the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 remains high, and the industry continues its fight against cyber threats.
