Rockstar Games is reportedly taking extreme measures to secure Grand Theft Auto 6 following years of numerous leaks. According to an insider, Reece Reilly, also known as Kiwi Talkz, the studio is intentionally spreading fake information internally to identify potential leakers. Reilly compared the current level of secrecy at Rockstar to “Area 51,” noting that internal communication regarding the game is almost entirely locked down.
He claimed that they are using the famous “canary trap” technique. This method involves giving a different person slightly different versions of the same information. This tactic was recently rumored to have been used by Valve in late 2025 to protect ‘Half-Life 3.‘
Rockstar Games Desperately Wants Stop Leaks
Leaks have been a major issue in the journey of ‘GTA 6.’ From gameplay leaks back in 2022 to actual trailer surfacing online a few hours earlier on the day of release, Rockstar Games has been dealing with these a lot.
The primary goal of a “canary trap” is to identify a potential source of the leaks. It will also prevent employees from sharing information, as the information they have can be traced back to them. However, this does not help Rockstar Games against the hackers and contractors responsible.
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Due to this, many rumors currently circulating online are being viewed with increased skepticism. Very minor details, such as leaked soundtracks that were reported a few weeks ago, are now suspected to be potential “canaries” planted by the studio to see which employees are talking to the press.
GTA 6 Release Date Remains On Track
As Rockstar Games continues its hunt to catch the leaker, the official timeline for the game’s launch is locked in. During a recent quarterly earnings call, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that ‘Grand Theft Auto 6‘ is still targeting a release date of November 19, 2026, with marketing starting in the summer.
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Like the previous instalments, ‘GTA 6‘ will be launched exclusively on console. Even though Rockstar Games hasn’t said anything about the PC version of ‘GTA 6,‘ players can expect it to release one or two years after the game’s release. Fans are eagerly waiting for a new look and trailer for the game to see what more Rockstar Games has packed into their biggest project ever.
