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Rockstar Dev Disappears After Responding to Fans 'Waiting' for GTA 6 Leaks
A lead character artist at Rockstar Games criticized fans begging reporter Jason Schreier for GTA 6 leaks, then deactivated his social media account shortly after.
Key update
A Rockstar Games developer responded to a fan who had asked for more 'good news' from reporter Jason Schreier about GTA 6, and now he's disappeared from social media entirely.
Why it matters
Leaks about Grand Theft Auto 6 have been the most sought-after pieces of information in the gaming world for years. Fans have been desperate for any crumb of new details, whether that comes from datamines, insider reports, or official announcements.
What to watch
Reporter Jason Schreier of Bloomberg has been at the forefront of GTA 6 coverage, reporting details about the initial trailer hours before Rockstar officially announced it. His track record has made him one of the most trusted voices in the industry.
Context
With fans anticipating a third trailer and the marketing campaign for GTA 6 expected to ramp up soon, many have started hoping that Schreier will deliver more inside information in the coming weeks.
Bottom line
However, Saikat Koley, a lead character artist at Rockstar Games, took issue with those requests and had a pointed message for the reporter. 'We don't want him snooping into our company and project,' he said, replying to a fan account that had hoped for more 'good news' from Schreier.
Update 6
Shortly after Koley made that post, it was removed and his account disappeared, seemingly being deactivated by the lead character artist himself. Koley was not alone in his thinking, with other developers also criticizing the culture of demanding leaks from journalists.
Update 7
Rockstar has been famously secretive about the new game, delaying it until November 19, 2026, so that the team can 'finish the game with the level of polish it requires.' The studio rarely allows developers to speak publicly about ongoing projects.
Update 8
Developers don't usually speak on Rockstar projects until long after they've left the company, with insiders reporting that the company is 'locked up' tighter than ever. They've even reportedly shared misinformation internally to try and identify potential leakers.
Update 9
The incident highlights the tension between fans desperate for information and developers trying to protect their work. As the November 19, 2026 release date approaches, this dynamic is only likely to intensify.