Earlier this week, new gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaked onto the web, reportedly because a hacker really hates the shift from physical to digital happening in the game industry. While Rockstar hasn’t yet confirmed the validity of the leak, reuploads of the gameplay footage have continued to be removed due to copyright holder requests, according to sites like Twitter. And the footage that leaked looks very authentic.
Update: This article was originally posted on August 18. We’ve since updated it multiple times to add more details found in more of the GTA 6 leaks.
So yeah, it seems like multiple minutes of GTA 6 gameplay have leaked online. While Rockstar and Take-Two (and Netflix!) are likely frustrated about this news, we can dig through the footage and pull out new details about the upcoming open-world game launching in November on PS5 and Xbox.
Before we hop into the leaked details, I just want to make it clear that we have no way of knowing how old this build is and which parts of it will still be present in the game when it launches later this year. Some or all of the below details might change or be removed entirely between now and GTA 6‘s highly anticipated launch. So just keep that in mind while scrolling. Oh, and if any story spoilers leak, we won’t include them below.
Fishing
There have been some past leaks and hints that fishing might be featured in GTA 6. But these new gameplay leaks from Cyberleek provide definitive proof that fishing is a thing in the game. At one point, we see a fishing rod in Jason’s inventory. And in another clip, while flying a plane over water, a pop-up can be spotted that mentions a nearby fishing spot where players can catch “Common Snook.”
Sports And Other Programs On TV
In a gameplay clip showing Jason exploring a seedy strip club, you can spot a few TVs showing what appears to be a basketball game. In the past, GTA games have featured television programs that players can watch on in-game TVs. We’ve also seen characters wearing shirts and other clothing referencing local sports teams.
Will players be able to actually watch basketball games? Will the outcomes change, and if so, can we perhaps bet on the winner? I’m not sure, but it does seem like sports will be a thing on GTA 6‘s TVs.
Looting Bodies
A small detail, but an interesting one, is that players can now seemingly loot bodies in GTA 6. In past GTA games, people you killed would just drop their money and guns upon death. However, this time around it seems like Rockstar is taking another page from Red Dead Redemption and forcing players to loot corpses to get ammo, money, and other valuables. The animation seen in the leaked gameplay is much faster than the looting seen in RDR2, so for those worried about how this might be tedious, it shouldn’t slow down the game too much.
Expect Lots Of Nudity (And Body Shapes)
Between the strip club leak and a new leak showing a nudist colony or group, it is clear that Grand Theft Auto 6 will include a lot of nudity. In the leaked gameplay clips, we’ve seen plenty of exposed female breasts, penises, butts, and vulvas. And a lot of these nude characters are shaped differently, with some very skinny, some much larger, and others landing somewhere in between.
Oh, and here’s a song that was spotted in GTA 6 via a recent leak.
Dismemberment
At one point during a violent hit-and-run, we see an NPC lose a limb. This seems to be our first indication that GTA 6 will feature some form of dismemberment. We can’t tell yet how graphic or frequent dismemberment will be in GTA 6, but considering how detailed everything else is in these leaks, I imagine you’ll be able to blast and chop people up in ways we haven’t really seen in a modern GTA game.
Cloning Car Keys
In one leaked bit of gameplay, we see Jason approach a car, and an on-screen pop-up prompt appears that mentions “Clone Key.” This seems to indicate that you’ll be able to use a device to clone a car’s FOB and then unlock it easily without having to smash the window or break in. There’s also a prompt that appears that mentions breaking the window, though, so it seems you’ll have a few options for stealing cars.
The Weapon Wheel Is Back
Not surprising, but the most recent leaks indicate that the weapon wheel, seen in past Rockstar Games like GTA V and Red Dead Redemption II, is back in GTA 6. However, this weapon wheel seems a bit smaller and more like RDR2‘s than GTA V’s, possibly indicating that you won’t be able to carry 12 guns and an RPG with you at all times as in past GTA entries.
Healing Items
Another interesting detail spotted in the weapon wheel is healing items that Jason seems to carry around with him and which can be used during fights to quickly regain some health. Again, this feels very similar to RDR2’s inventory and healing system. In the leaked footage, the healing item appears to be named “Zombix.”
Interactable Clothing
During a tussle with some security guards, Jason knocks off one of the enemy’s hats. He then picks it up off the ground and puts it on his head which, I know I sound like a broken record, but it seems a lot like a detail in RDR2. In that game, you could pick up hats off the ground and put them on dynamically while playing.
A Song From 2025
The song heard in one of the most recent GTA 6 leaks is “Sports Car” by Tate McRae. This song was released in January 2025, which seems to indicate that the build seen in this leak is from around that time or later. This seems to contradict past rumors and reports that the leaks are from 2024 or even 2023.
However, it’s possible Rockstar Games was provided an early version of this song a few weeks or months before it was available to the public. For now, though, this song seems to be the best evidence that the footage from Cyberleek is from a build of GTA 6 from 2025 or later.
Playable Basketball
In one of the leaked GTA 6 gameplay videos, we see Jason playing basketball. We haven’t been able to play basketball in a GTA game since San Andreas. And this mini-game might be more important than expected.
“Focus” Stat
Interestingly, while playing basketball, we see a notification pop up after Jason makes a shot that seems to indicate a positive change to his “Focus” stat. That’s not a stat included in GTA V or GTA: San Andreas, so we can only speculate what it means, but it seems that mini-games like basketball might influence your characters’ stats.
Advanced Water Physics
After shooting a few baskets, Jason’s ball bounces hard off the house and rolls down a nearby boat ramp and into the water. And when it does so, it looks quite impressive. I know it’s a silly little detail to notice, but it really does look and sound like a basketball rolling into some water. If tiny details like this are being simulated, I’m very curious what else is being simulated in GTA 6’s open world.
Stamina Meter
In a different leaked GTA 6 gameplay video, we see Jason driving a car along a highway. After crashing into a delivery truck, the driver of the truck rams Jason’s car and gets out to fight him. It’s here that we see what appears to be a stamina meter pop up during the fist fight. It seems combat might not be as simple as in past GTA games where you could usually just spam the punch button a few times to win most fights.
Red Dead Redemption-like Melee Combat
Speaking of fighting, the melee combat in GTA 6, at least in this leaked video, looks a lot like Red Dead Redemption II‘s fisticuffs. Considering the melee and gun combat in RDR 2 was much better than what was found in GTA V, I’m happy to see Rockstar Games taking a page from its own open-world western.
Six-Star Wanted Level Returns
After beating the delivery driver to death, Jason picks up a wrench the driver was carrying and starts whaling on his corpse. After a few whacks, he receives a two-star wanted level. And when this happens, we can see four faded, unfilled star icons next to the two stars that are lit up.
This seems to indicate that the six-star wanted level is back after being absent in GTA V, despite being a feature of previous GTA games. Does this mean the military can be called on Jason and Lucia if they get too out of hand?
New Police Awareness System
Underneath the police stars appear to be some new icons tied into a new wanted system. It seems these icons represent how much information the police have about you after committing a crime and going on the run. In the gameplay leak, police seem aware of Jason’s clothing, car, and general location. Perhaps ditching your car for a new one and changing your shirt will help you avoid the police patrolling for their suspect.
Morality
Perhaps the most intriguing moment in the leaked gameplay clip featuring Jason killing someone is a moment that seems to imply GTA 6 will feature some sort of morality system. After beating and killing the delivery driver, we see a small devil icon appear on the screen next to a negative symbol. This seems to indicate some sort of morality or reputation mechanic will be included in GTA 6. For a franchise that has long allowed people to be maniacs with little long-term punishment, this seems like an interesting wrinkle.
Loadout / Storage Options
After killing the driver, Jason runs back to his car, and as he approaches it, we see a few icons pop up mentioning “Storage,” “Loadout,” and “Close.” These words appear near white circular icons that likely will contain different button prompts.
It appears GTA will have more context-sensitive, dynamic button prompts, which should make the game feel less clunky to play than GTA V and GTA Online, with its overreliance on hitting right on the D-pad for everything.
Engine / Gas Icons And Fueling Up
After the fight and once Jason’s back in his car, we can spot a pop-up listing the car’s make and model on the screen. And below that are what appear to be icons representing the vehicle’s gas and engine. What does this mean? It’s possible that for the first time in the franchise’s history, players will have to manage fuel while driving around. And it might also mean that your car can break down and stop working without blowing up entirely.
Both would add even more immersion to the world, though I could also see it getting annoying. Later leaks have since seemingly confirmed that, yes, cars will need to be refueled and repaired via gas stations. At one point, we see the player pull up to a gas station, and a small in-game menu appears offering repairs and refueling for different prices.
