Rockstar May Replace GTA 6 Review Codes With Multi-Day Events to Stop Leaks
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Updated · OpenCritic · May 16
Rockstar May Replace GTA 6 Review Codes With Multi-Day Events to Stop Leaks
9 articles · Updated · OpenCritic · May 16
Rockstar is reportedly considering private multi-day hands-on events for GTA 6 reviewers and influencers instead of sending early review codes.
The reported shift is aimed at maximum security before launch, limiting unsupervised access that could trigger last-minute leaks of one of gaming's biggest releases.
Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe said he heard that this is the plan, with attendees brought in to play, leave and then publish coverage.
If adopted, the approach would break from the usual at-home review process and underscore how tightly Rockstar is managing information around GTA 6.
Is GTA 6's leak-proof review strategy about security, or controlling the narrative for its billion-dollar launch?
Will Rockstar's exclusive review events become the new, costly industry standard for every major video game release?
Rockstar’s Leak Crisis: The Real Reasons Behind GTA 6’s Unprecedented Secrecy and Review Lockdown
Overview
Rockstar Games has taken extreme measures to keep Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) secret after suffering a series of damaging security breaches and leaks in recent years. These incidents, including a massive 2022 breach that saw over 90 early gameplay clips leaked online, forced the company to release trailers earlier than planned and caused significant operational and reputational harm. As a result, Rockstar adopted aggressive new security and review policies to protect its intellectual property and control the game's release, aiming to prevent further leaks and maintain excitement for GTA 6.