Rockstar Games has issued its first official response after days of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage circulated online, according to The Verge. The studio said the episode was “heartbreaking for our team” and told fans that the leaked gameplay was not how it intended the long-awaited game to be seen. The statement, published on social media and reported by The Verge, also acknowledged the long wait for official information. Rockstar apologized for how long it has taken to finish the game, share more details, and show official gameplay, while saying the game is “nearly there.” The Verge reports that footage from GTA VI has been repeatedly shared in recent days from what appears to be a playable build. A person or organization using the name “CyberLeek” has claimed responsibility for the leaks, according to the report, and the leaked material has been used in part to promote a cryptocurrency. The publisher, Take-Two Interactive, is also trying to identify the source. The Verge reports that Take-Two has requested permission to subpoena Microsoft and Discord over copyright-infringing content connected to the leaks. Rockstar’s timing matters because an official showcase is imminent. According to The Verge, fans are scheduled to get an “extended look” at Grand Theft Auto VI in a show streaming exclusively on Netflix at 3PM ET tomorrow. The game itself is scheduled for release on November 19. For Rockstar, the immediate challenge is regaining control of the rollout. The studio’s statement asks fans to wait for the intended experience, while acknowledging that spoilers may have affected how some players encounter the game before launch. For Take-Two, the issue is not only marketing discipline but leak containment. The reported subpoena request suggests the company is pursuing platform-level information that could help trace how the copyrighted material spread. Who benefits: Fans still get an official extended look at the game, according to The Verge, with a Netflix-exclusive stream scheduled for 3PM ET tomorrow. Netflix also gets a high-attention gaming showcase tied to one of the industry’s biggest franchises. Who's exposed: Rockstar and Take-Two are exposed to a disrupted marketing cycle and potential spoilers before the November 19 release. Microsoft and Discord may become part of the legal fact-finding process if Take-Two’s subpoena request proceeds, according to The Verge.