A new report brings potentially bad news for GTA 6 fans

Brand new leaked source code report for Grand Theft Auto 6 has surfaced online, which could potentially be bad news for fans eagerly awaiting the game's release. First revealed in December 2023, GTA 6 is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games. The title is another significant record in the long term Grand Theft Auto franchise and is one of the most anticipated games with millions of players waiting to get their hands on it.

However, GTA 6The road was not entirely smooth. Rockstar shared very little information about the game and initially announced a 2025 release. However, the developer later confirmed that the game would be pushed back to May 26, 2026. Many players assumed that this would be the final release date, but Rockstar pushed back again GTA 6 until November 19, 2026. This left many players in the community frustrated as the developer still did not provide more details about the game. Although Rockstar reconfirmed the November 2026 release date, GTA 6 reportedly may face problems again.

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New news about GTA 6 might not be good news for fans

As Videotechuk_ reports on Twitter, jailed hacker Arion Kurtaj managed to smuggle a phone into a British prison. Insider shared screenshots of WhatsApp conversations between the hacker and other parties where Kurtaj suggests this GTA 6Someone already owns the user's source code. He is surprised that the file has not been made public. If the source of the game was leaked online, it could mean serious trouble GTA 6.

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Kurtaj is a teenager who is responsible for massive GTA 6 leaks that occurred in 2022. He reportedly hacked into Rockstar's Slack using compromised information and gained access to early development materials. This included gameplay clips showcasing systems such as heists involving the game's protagonists, Lucia and Jason, weapon mechanics, and other features in development. Kurtaj was also allegedly connected to the hacking group Lapsus$ and has in the past targeted major companies such as Uber and Nvidia. Although the court heard the case, reports indicate that he was not fit to stand trial and was later transferred to a regular prison.

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Game source code is basically the original programming functions that are written by the developers. It's the title's blueprint that determines how each mechanic works, how NPCs behave, how weapons fire, and how the systems interact with each other in general. Reports suggest that GTA 5 the source code has been leaked in the past. If however GTA 6's source code will end up being leaked, which could lead to a lot of trouble for Rockstar. Hackers and modders will be able to analyze the game's internal systems before it launches and come up with cheats, exploits or other tools to target the online component of the game. It could also lead to revealing the story and other hidden details. At worst, Rockstar could be forced to reconsider the game's current release date as it would need to strengthen its security and patch vulnerabilities, a process that could require significant development time and resources.

However, gamers on Reddit and Twitter believe it GTA 6 may not be able to survive further delays. Anticipation around the game has already reached an unprecedented level. Rockstar has also been under pressure internally, with allegations related to GTA 6 Union busting, and claims the studio tried to track leaks by planting false information. If there are further delays, the developer could face more backlash from the community and their reputation could take another hit. As always, it's important to take these reports and leaks with a grain of salt. Rockstar still hasn't officially confirmed any of these claims.