The gaming fraternity went into a frenzy after GTA VI's trailer was leaked online days before Rockstar Games released it officially. GTA VI's trailer had to be released before the scheduled time and date after an anonymous user leaked Grand Theft Auto's trailer on X, formerly known as Twitter. At first, many believed that GTA VI's leaked trailer is not authentic, however, just after a few hours, the social media account of the user who shared the GTA 6 leaked trailer was suspended hinting that the trailer was authentic. Now, the question arises who leaked GTA VI trailer online? Below is everything we know so far in the GTA VI trailer leaked controversy-
Who leaked GTA VI's trailer?
While the Rockstar Games are yet to identify the mole of the GTA 6 trailer leak, however, dots are being connected to a Rockstar Games employee's son. Yes! you heard it right. Before the GTA VI's trailer was illegally shared on X, a different leak reportedly emerged, which gave fans of the GTA series a sneak peek into what could be the game’s setting. GTA 6 leaks first originated from a TikTok account named 'azzarossi'. It reportedly showcased a brief panoramic view of a location presumed to be the fictionalized Miami, also known as Vice City in the GTA universe.
GTABase.com on Twitter reported the leak, highlighting a potential connection to the extensive data leak from the previous year, which unveiled over 90 clips from the in-development game.
As per reports, 'azzarossi' had shared a photo alongside Aaron Garbut, the head of development and co-studio head at Rockstar North, sparking speculation that the person who leaked GTA 6 may be a relative of the Rockstar Games employee. The timing of the leak, just ahead of the official trailer release, led to discussions about potential repercussions for the alleged insider.
It is pertinent to mention here that Rockstar has not released any official statement regarding the leaks, and social media users are advised to use keyword filters to avoid spoilers.
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