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Grand Theft Auto controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Alleged Grand Theft Auto VI leaker’s cryptocurrency activity

    Reports alleged that a person associated with circulating unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI material used attention around the leaks to promote a cryptocurrency and later cashed out. The allegation concerns an external individual and is not evidence of misconduct by the Grand Theft Auto brand owner.

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  2. 2022

    Grand Theft Auto VI development footage intrusion

    An unauthorized intrusion exposed more than 90 clips of early Grand Theft Auto VI development footage. Rockstar acknowledged the authenticity of the material and said the incident would not affect its work, while the event triggered broad discussion about cybersecurity and game development secrecy.

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  3. 2021

    Rockstar Responds to Criticism of GTA Trilogy Quality

    Company response

    Rockstar responded to criticism regarding the quality of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. The company apologized for the state of the release and stated that it would issue updates to address the problems. Rockstar also announced that eligible PC purchasers through the Rockstar Store would receive free access to the original games.

    Rockstar apologized for the state of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, said it would issue updates to address problems, and announced free access to the original games for eligible PC purchasers through the Rockstar Store.

    Stated objective. The planned updates would address a number of issues.

    Company response

    • Apology — Rockstar Games

      Rockstar Games has responded to those unhappy with the current state of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (GTA Trilogy), issuing an apology

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    • Rockstar Games has responded to those unhappy with the current state of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (GTA Trilogy), issuing an apology and promising the bundle “will reach the level of quality that they deserve to be” through various updates.
    • The updated versions of these classic games did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect.
    • Those who purchase GTA Trilogy - Definitive Edition on the Rockstar Store before June 30, 2022 will gain access to the bundle of classics for free.
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