GTA 6 Leaks Hit Take-Two Stock

Starting August 18, 2026, a hacker group identifying as Grand Theft Auto VI leaked gameplay footage, map material, and other assets from the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. The leaks spread widely despite copyright takedowns by Take-Two Interactive — Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive. The incident coincided with a sharp decline in Take-Two's stock price, from around $248.13 on August 18 to below $233, cutting roughly $2.8-3 billion from the company's market capitalization. Grand Theft Auto VI has also promoted cryptocurrency and attached consumer-focused demands, including opposing digital preorders. The leaks come just days before Rockstar's scheduled Extended Look on Netflix on August 27, and the game remains slated for a November 19 launch. While the stock has partially recovered, the event underscores investor sensitivity to any disruption around GTA 6, Take-Two's most important upcoming title.