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Rockstar Games Confirms New Data Breach, Hackers Demand Ransom for GTA 6 Data
Rockstar Games confirmed a third-party data breach affecting limited non-material company information. The ShinyHunters group threatens to leak data by April 14, 2026 if ransom is not paid.
Key update
Rockstar Games has officially confirmed a new cybersecurity breach, marking the second major attack on the studio in recent years. The company stated that an unauthorized third party accessed a limited amount of non-material company information. The breach was first reported by The Cybersec Guru and quickly confirmed by Rockstar, which assured fans that its operations remain unaffected.
Why it matters
The hacker group ShinyHunters claims responsibility for the attack, alleging they gained access to Rockstar's cloud infrastructure. The group has issued a ransom demand with an ultimatum: payment by April 14, 2026, or they will leak the stolen data online. The stolen information allegedly includes GTA 6 marketing timelines, voice actor contracts, and other internal documents. Rockstar, however, has maintained that the compromised data is of limited significance and will not impact GTA 6's planned November 19, 2026 release.
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This breach comes on the heels of the infamous 2022 hack, in which over 90 leaked GTA 6 gameplay videos were published online, causing a major stir in the gaming community. Rockstar responded aggressively to that incident, working with law enforcement to bring the teenage hacker to justice. The company is expected to cooperate with authorities once again to address this latest security threat.