AUG 18

First known burst

Apparent GTA VI gameplay attributed to Cyberleek begins circulating online. The first clips are ordinary enough to trigger authenticity debate rather than a trailer reaction.

AUG 19

More footage, more reposts

Additional clips and map images spread. Copyright removals begin to shape the story, with viewers treating disappearance as a clue.

AUG 20

The “LEEK” moment

Reports describe a clip in which the player shoots the word LEEK into a wall. The signature becomes the campaign's visual stamp.

AUG 20

Take-Two files subpoena petitions

Reporting says petitions are filed in the Southern District of New York seeking identifying data from Microsoft and Discord.

AUG 21

Identity hunt becomes the headline

Requests reportedly include account and device records. Online theories multiply faster than verified evidence.

AUG 23

Still no verified name

The public record contains a takedown trail and legal filings, but no independently confirmed operator.

Why this timeline is usefulIt separates when a claim first appeared from when a source actually corroborated it. Those are not the same timestamp.

Next checkpoint

Rockstar's official site lists an extended look for August 27 and a November 19 launch. The next verified update should come from official channels or a filed record, not a cropped repost.