Discord has pushed back on reports that it has already received a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive as the publisher escalates its efforts to identify the person or people behind the ongoing GTA 6 leaks. The platform says it has not yet been formally served and will review the request’s validity and scope before deciding how to respond.
Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has been pursuing legal avenues to identify the source of unauthorized Grand Theft Auto 6 footage that has appeared online under the name CyberLeek. As part of that effort, a federal court in New York approved a request allowing Take-Two to subpoena Discord for information connected to users and servers allegedly involved in the distribution or discussion of the leaked material.
However, court approval of the subpoena does not mean Discord has already received or complied with it.
Discord marketing director Ryan K. Rigney addressed the situation on August 24, stating that the platform had not yet been served with the subpoena. He added that Discord would evaluate the “validity and scope” of the request before responding.
The distinction is important because the subpoena approved by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York appears to seek substantially more information than simply the identity of the account allegedly responsible for uploading GTA 6 footage.
Take-Two’s GTA 6 Leak Investigation Expands to Discord
The latest legal action is part of a broader investigation by Take-Two into the CyberLeek leaks, which have exposed footage from an unreleased build of GTA 6 ahead of the game’s official launch.
Take-Two filed its request involving Discord in the Southern District of New York, and Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. approved the request on August 21, directing the court clerk to issue the subpoena to Discord. Court records identify the matter as In re: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., case number 1:2026mc00422.
Take-Two has also pursued information from Microsoft as part of the investigation. The publisher’s legal strategy appears focused on connecting the online CyberLeek identity with real-world account information, devices, network activity and other records that could help establish who is behind the leaks.
The legal action comes as unauthorized GTA 6 footage continues to circulate across social media, Discord communities and other online platforms.
What Information Does Take-Two Want From Discord?
The scope of the Discord request has attracted attention because it reportedly extends beyond a single suspected leaker.
According to reporting based on the subpoena, Take-Two is seeking identifying information associated with accounts that were members of specified Discord servers and participated in conversations during the relevant period. The request covers activity from June 1, 2026, onward.
The requested information reportedly includes:
- Discord account IDs
- Registration email addresses
- Registration and most recent login IP addresses
- Phone numbers
- Linked accounts and services, including Google and Xbox
- Associated device identifiers
- Relevant device or telemetry records
- Content relating to GTA, Rockstar Games or CyberLeek
- Potentially relevant OneDrive information associated with the accounts
The breadth of the request has raised privacy concerns because some of the identified Discord communities contain large numbers of users. PC Gamer reported that Take-Two’s request seeks identifying information for accounts that were members of specified servers and communicated there during the relevant period. (PC Gamer)
That does not necessarily mean every member of those communities will ultimately have their personal information handed to Take-Two. The exact scope of any disclosure could depend on how the subpoena is interpreted, whether Discord challenges portions of it, and what information is ultimately required by the court.
Discord Has Not Agreed to Hand Over the Data
This is where Discord’s latest statement becomes significant.
Although the court has authorized the subpoena, Discord says it has not yet been served. The platform therefore has not publicly confirmed that it will provide the information requested by Take-Two.
Rigney’s statement indicates that Discord intends to examine the subpoena before responding, specifically considering its validity and scope.
That leaves several possible outcomes. Discord could comply with the request as issued, seek clarification, negotiate its scope, or challenge some or all of the requested information through the legal process. At this stage, however, there is no public indication that Discord has made a final decision.
It is also important not to confuse a court-approved subpoena with a court finding that every person identified by the request is involved in the GTA 6 leak. The subpoena is part of Take-Two’s effort to obtain information that could help identify alleged copyright infringement.
Why the Scope of the Request Is Drawing Attention
The controversy is not simply about whether Take-Two should investigate the GTA 6 leaks. The bigger question is how broadly the investigation should extend.
A person who uploads unauthorized GTA 6 footage and a person who happens to discuss that footage in a Discord server are not necessarily the same thing. The subpoena’s reported language has therefore prompted concerns about whether users who merely participated in conversations could become part of the information request.
Privacy advocacy group Reclaim The Net has criticized the approach, arguing that the use of copyright-related subpoena procedures to obtain information about wider communities could have implications beyond the GTA 6 investigation.
The criticism centers on the reported breadth of the requested records rather than establishing that Take-Two has already obtained the information. At present, Discord says it has not even been formally served.
Microsoft Is Also Part of Take-Two’s Investigation
Discord is not the only technology company involved.
Take-Two has also sought records from Microsoft as it attempts to trace the CyberLeek identity. Microsoft has indicated that it is working with Take-Two and Rockstar Games in connection with efforts to protect the company’s intellectual property.
The Microsoft request is particularly relevant because the information sought by Take-Two reportedly includes data that could connect online accounts, Microsoft services, devices and other records to the person behind the leaked material.
This means the investigation is no longer limited to tracking reposted videos. Take-Two appears to be attempting to build a chain of evidence across multiple services that could ultimately connect the CyberLeek persona to a real individual.
The GTA 6 Leaks Are Still Continuing
Despite Take-Two’s legal response, the GTA 6 leak situation has not stopped.
Additional gameplay footage has continued to appear online, with CyberLeek remaining the name associated with several of the recent releases. The leaked material has generated significant discussion because it reportedly comes from development footage rather than officially released gameplay.
The timing is particularly notable. Rockstar is preparing an official extended look at GTA 6 for August 27, while the game itself is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. (Kotaku)
The unauthorized footage therefore arrives at a sensitive point in Rockstar’s marketing campaign, giving Take-Two an additional reason to aggressively pursue the source of the leaks.
What Happens Next?
For now, the most important development is that Discord has not yet been served with Take-Two’s subpoena, despite the federal court having approved it.
Once the platform receives the subpoena, its stated position is that it will assess both its legal validity and the scope of the information being requested. That could become an important part of the GTA 6 leak investigation, particularly if Discord believes the request reaches beyond accounts directly connected to the alleged infringement.
Take-Two’s investigation is also continuing through other platforms, including Microsoft. Whether those efforts eventually reveal the real identity behind CyberLeek remains unknown.
For GTA 6 fans, however, one thing is already clear: the leak saga has moved well beyond social media takedowns. Take-Two is now using the legal system and multiple technology platforms in an attempt to identify the source, while Discord is signaling that it will carefully examine the request before handing over user information.
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