Take-Two Subpoenas Discord and Microsoft to Unmask GTA 6 Leaker
Gaming giant Take-Two Interactive is using federal courts to identify the 'CyberLeek' account, naming YouTuber DarkViperAU in the process.
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action in the New York Southern District Court to identify the individuals responsible for leaking gameplay from the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. The move signals an aggressive escalation in the publisher's effort to secure its intellectual property ahead of official reveals.
On August 20, 2026, Take-Two filed DMCA subpoenas requesting user records from Microsoft and Discord. The filings specifically target the identity of the person or group operating under the name 'CyberLeek,' who has been distributing unauthorized GTA 6 footage. As part of the discovery process, the subpoenas explicitly mention the Discord server 'discord.gg/darkviperau,' which is associated with prominent YouTuber Matthew Judge, known online as DarkViperAU.
Judge has publicly denied any involvement with the leakers, stating he is confused by the mention of his community in the court documents. "I don't know anything... That isn't my editors’ Discord. There aren't even any clips of the leaks in either of my Discords," Judge said, maintaining that he has not intentionally shared the leaked materials.
The 'CyberLeek' Connection
The leaks attributed to 'CyberLeek' differ from previous breaches due to their tie to financial speculation. The leaked footage has been accompanied by promotions for a cryptocurrency memecoin, featuring watermarks that explicitly state "HIGHER MARKET CAP = MORE LEEKS." This suggests a coordinated effort to monetize the leaks by driving the value of a digital asset through the promise of more exclusive content.
This legal crackdown comes at a critical juncture for Rockstar Games. The company has already announced that 'Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look' is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 27, 2026. By pursuing subpoenas now, Take-Two is attempting to shut down unauthorized channels and regain control of the narrative before the official marketing push reaches its peak.
Industry Implications
The case underscores the precarious position of community content creators who report on leaks. While creators like Judge often act as conduits for information already circulating in the public domain, broad legal discovery processes can sweep them into litigation. It also highlights the willingness of major publishers to utilize the federal court system to pierce the anonymity of online platforms like Discord and Microsoft to protect their most valuable assets.
What's Next
It remains to be seen whether the subpoenas will successfully unmask the 'CyberLeek' operators or if the legal focus will shift toward the cryptocurrency entities benefiting from the leaks. For now, the gaming community is watching to see if further unauthorized footage emerges before the Netflix premiere, or if Take-Two's legal pressure succeeds in silencing the leak pipeline.