The GTA 6 Leak Saga May Be Over — the Money Trail Shows Where It Went

Netflix released Grand Theft Auto VI’s Extended Look trailer on August 27, sparking global fan frenzy just hours after the leaker behind the game’s stolen footage quietly cashed out.

The 26-minute preview, produced by Rockstar Games, showed the protagonists, Jason and Lucia, navigating Leonida’s open world through chases, shootouts, and everyday scenes at home.

Netflix’s Trailer Capped Months of Leaks and Speculation The special showed Jason and Lucia working through missions across Leonida, including a trap house drug bust and a job for nightclub owner Boobie Ike, with players able to switch between both protagonists mid-mission.

Netflix held an exclusive six-hour window before Rockstar released the same footage for free on YouTube and the official GTA VI site at 9 p.m. ET.