GTA VI is one of the most awaited titles of the year and players across the globe are excited to find out whatever they can about Rockstar’s next game. Perhaps that is why even the slightest hint of a GTA VI update, real or fake, instantly blows up online. Now, if you have been on X or Instagram recently, chances are you have already stumbled upon some GTA 6 leaked gameplay clips doing the rounds. The viral clips show rain-soaked streets, the new protagonist Lucia, a quick panshot of Vice City at night, and more. But guess what, all of these are completely fake and AI-generated.
SurveyThese videos look convincing enough to pass as leaked Rockstar footage and this kind of confusion is something that you would expect from the internet in 2025. The videos have left the GTA community split between amusement and frustration, but its creator says it was just an “experiment”.
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One viral post, eight million views and a whole lot of chaos
A now-deleted post from the account Zap Actu GTA6 went viral and caused complete chaos on the internet. The post read “GTA 6 ALERT – EXTREMELY SERIOUS SITUATION,” and featured what looked like a legitimate gameplay clip. In just over twenty-four hours, it racked up over eight million views. A community note was also added telling fans that the clip was fake, but the views kept climbing. At last, the people kept believing and the hype kept spinning out of control.
This was not the first time the account had posted such clips. For months, it had been uploading short AI-made videos that blended into the feed just convincingly enough to fool half the internet. And it worked. People flooded the replies asking for more footage, more details and more “leaks,” desperate for anything to ease the long wait for Rockstar’s next trailer.
The creator admits it was all an experiment
As the backlash grew, the creator behind the videos finally came forward. In a lengthy post, Zap Actu GTA6 admitted everything was AI generated. There were no leaks or insider information in his videos. He called it just an attempt to “see how easy it has become in 2025 to fool people with fake leaks.”
The creator also insisted there was no money involved, so there were no sponsorships and no malicious intent. In the creator’s words, it was “a huge joke” meant to entertain the community and spark discussion. In addition to this, it was also revealed that around half the viewers believed the footage was real, which they said was both surprising and worrying.
The account is now deleting posts and winding down, but the fallout has opened up a much larger conversation about the online world we now live in.
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Divyanshi Sharma
Divyanshi Sharma is a media and communications professional with over 8 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in tech journalism, she has covered everything from the latest gadgets to gaming trends and brings a sharp editorial lens to every story. She holds a master’s diploma in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Her love for writing and gaming began early—often skipping classes to try out the latest titles—which naturally evolved into a career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring virtual worlds on her console or PC, or testing out a new laptop she managed to get her hands on. View Full Profile
