GTA 6 'build' that's 113GB in size is currently circulating online, and it's fake

Grand Theft Auto 6's big official gameplay debut on Netflix is happening later this week. For developer Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two, the run-up to the event has been plagued by multiple leaks. Basically, a leaker or group called Cyberleek has been posting gameplay footage from GTA 6, prompting a flurry of DMCA takedown notices to accounts sharing the material, as well as a formal legal investigation requesting data from companies like Microsoft and Google.

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With the leaks showcasing and detailing gameplay across a variety of aspects of the game, the current consensus is that Cyberleek has a working build of Grand Theft Auto 6, with the footage captured on PC. This isn't gameplay footage from the upcoming deep-dive video, but actual gameplay captured by hackers playing the game.

Naturally, with the game's official November release exclusive to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, the idea of a working PC build of GTA 6 has got a lot of people excited, regardless of the source. With that, a supposed 113GB build of Grand Theft Auto 6 for PC has been appearing online this past weekend on multiple torrent sites. So, is this the version of the game Cyberleek is currently playing? No, and it's reportedly full of malware.

As seen on social media, the "GTA 6" ISO is reportedly mostly empty data with malware that could compromise any system it's installed on and expose sensitive data to bad actors. Viruses and malware injected into "cracked" copies of high-profile PC games have been around for decades, and with Cyberleek threatening to release a build of the game, it makes sense for bad actors to take advantage of the situation.

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Question #1

Why is there no official PC version of GTA 6 available right now according to the article?

Because Rockstar and Take-Two are launching GTA 6 as a console exclusive, the official release is limited to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The article also states we probably will not see an official PC version for at least a year after the game’s console launch.

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Question #2

Have the Cyberleek leaks included PC gameplay footage, and how does that relate to the fake torrent?

Yes. The article says Cyberleek’s leaked gameplay footage appears to have been captured from a working PC build of GTA 6, recorded by the hackers rather than the upcoming official deep-dive video. The circulating 113GB torrent is not that PC build and is reportedly mostly empty data containing malware that could compromise systems.

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Question #3

What precautions should TweakTown readers take when they encounter files labeled 'GTA 6' on torrent sites?

Do not download or install files labeled "GTA 6" from torrent sites, as the 113GB ISO circulating is reportedly mostly empty and contains malware that could compromise your system and expose sensitive data. Since there is no official PC version of the game, avoid any claimed PC builds to reduce the risk of infection.

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Although this goes without saying, when it comes to GTA 6 PC builds, it's not recommended that you download and install files with a GTA 6 label found on a torrent site. Especially when there's no official PC version of the game, which we probably won't see for at least a year after the game's console launch.