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<\/a> Multiple gameplay leaks of “Grand Theft Auto VI” were posted on social media this week. Key Facts <\/p>\nThe subpoenas, first reported by Kotaku<\/a> and filed in the Southern District of New York, requests Microsoft and Discord to release information linked to Discord accounts and servers believed to be behind the gameplay leaks including “CYBERLEEK,” an account that seemingly posted the gameplay leaks on Discord and X (X suspended the account<\/a>). <\/p>\n The subpoena against Microsoft cites a Github website<\/a> on which the leaks were posted and have since been removed from, though the site still links to a Telegram channel titled “Cyberleek Research,” where the leaks can supposedly be viewed. <\/p>\n Take-Two is asking for account IDs, registration emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, and linked accounts and content related to “Grand Theft Auto” from a OneDrive account. <\/p>\n The leaks from this week appeared to show gameplay of one of the video game’s main characters driving, playing basketball, flying a plane and brawling. <\/p>\n Take-Two has not responded to Forbes’ request for comment or published a statement on the supposed leaks, the legitimacy of which appears more likely following the subpoenas. <\/p>\n Forbes has reached out to Microsoft and Discord for comment. <\/p>\n What To Watch For <\/p>\n The subpoenas request the information be provided by the morning of Sept. 4. <\/p>\n Leakers Oppose Digital Releases And Pre-Orders <\/p>\n Alongside the leaks was an online manifesto that contained “Three Commandments,” one of which blasted Rockstar Games’ decision to release “Grand Theft Auto VI” without any physical discs<\/a>. The video game will be available digitally through online marketplaces and physical copies of the game that contain a download code. “No consumer shall pay for a game through digital storefronts before release and independent review,” the manifesto said. “Preorders were created because physical discs had manufacturing limits,” adding, “If publishers want revenue before launch, they can press discs. Print boxes. Put them on shelves.” Gamers have scrutinized the industry’s increasing shift from discs to downloads over concerns of permanent ownership, as digital titles can be removed from gaming platforms at any time. <\/p>\n Tangent <\/p>\n