Rockstar: GTA 6 leaks felt invasive
Short answer: Rockstar says the GTA 6 leaks that began in 2022 felt invasive and were hard on the team. Aaron Garbut told Bloomberg it “feels like somebody’s wading through your dirty washing” and “like they’re inside your head.” Tech-Insider reported the remarks on 31 October 2026.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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Rockstar described the exposure of unfinished work as emotionally difficult for the people who built the game. Aaron Garbut told Bloomberg:
“It feels like somebody’s wading through your dirty washing… like they’re inside your head.”
Tech-Insider noted the comments came 18 days before the 19 November launch, and that unverified leak footage still circulates.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: Aaron Garbut of Rockstar to Bloomberg, reported by Tech-Insider, GameRant, Vice and others. Sources: 5+ (Bloomberg, Tech-Insider, GameRant, Vice, TechRadar). Our view: on-record comments from Rockstar. We never share leaked footage. Checked: 31 Oct 2026.
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