Gigantic GTA 6 Leak Confirmed Real as Devs Show Support for Rockstar

Update: Rockstar itself has now also commented on the leak. Read more through the link.

Original Story: In case you somehow missed it, GTA 6 was unceremoniously leaked to the public with about 90 video clips of early, mid-development footage. There was some question as to whether this was the real deal or an extremely elaborate hoax, but Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has confirmed it's legit:

Not that there was much doubt, but I’ve confirmed with Rockstar sources that this weekend’s massive Grand Theft Auto VI leak is indeed real. The footage is early and unfinished, of course. This is one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games — Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) September 18, 2022

Citing "Rockstar sources", Schreier says this is "one of the biggest leaks in video game history". Take Two has forced the YouTube videos offline, but obviously the damage has already been done.

The whole situation has caused quite a stir among enthusiasts and those in the industry. Ultimately, it boils down to how damaging leaks like this can be. Some fans see this footage of an unfinished game and assume that's what the final game will be like, which is of course ridiculous. For the people making GTA 6, it'll be a big blow, not least of which because it damages the image of the studio and the game before it's even official. We've seen a few say Rockstar employees are being harassed about the leak on social media, too.

Developers have been showing solidarity with Rockstar as this has been happening, offering words of sympathy as well as explaining why leaks are bad:

To my fellow devs out there affected by the latest leak, know that while it feels overwhelming right now, it’ll pass. One day we’ll be playing your game, appreciating your craft, and the leaks will be relegated to a footnote on a Wikipedia page. Keep pushing. Keep making art. ♥️ — Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) September 18, 2022

End of story 👍 — Liam Edwards ⛳️ CURSED TO GOLF OUT NOW⛳️ (@LiamBME) September 18, 2022

Leaks are awful for everybody, including excited fans, who are often looking at an unfinished product and creating totally false expectations based upon that. Everyone loses, it just sucks. — Alanah Pearce ❄️🪓 (@Charalanahzard) September 18, 2022

Comments about the GTA6 leaks are painful to read…

… because gamers just have no idea how game dev works.

Games look like shit before they’re shown off to the public. Sometimes when they’re shown off, the parts that are shown off are literally the only parts that look good. — Ben Golus (@bgolus) September 19, 2022

Of course there are many, many other comments about the GTA 6 leak should you care to look around. What are your thoughts on this whole situation? Are you against leaks or does it not really bother you? Discuss (nicely, now) in the comments section below.