Ever since GTA 6 was delayed to November this year yet again, fans have been expressing their feelings on social media. While some are okay with waiting for the game even more, others are more restless and don’t shy away from expressing that on platforms like Reddit. However, some fans reportedly crossed a line and took things in an unexpected direction. There are now claims of real-world attempts by fans to get early access to the game, ranging from flying drones near studio windows to using fake IDs and even planning break-ins. Read on.
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According to multiple reports circulating within the gaming community, Rockstar Games has faced increasingly extreme behaviour from fans desperate to see the game before launch. These claims suggest that some people have tried to gain unauthorised access to Rockstar offices, allegedly using fake identification or attempting to enter restricted areas under false pretences.
There are also reports of drones being flown close to studio windows, with the aim of capturing early footage, screenshots, or even internal posters related to GTA 6. In a few cases, fans are said to have gone as far as reaching the entrances of Rockstar facilities, hoping for a glimpse of anything tied to the game’s development.
Much of this information was first reported by overseas outlets and later discussed by KiwiTalkz, a YouTuber known for his interviews with developers across the industry. He has claimed that he has heard such stories directly from Rockstar developers over the years, describing a pattern of increasingly bold attempts as excitement around GTA 6 continues to grow.
It is worth mentioning that these incidents are largely second-hand and have not been officially confirmed. Rockstar Games has not commented on these reports, and there is no public evidence that any such attempts were successful, or even made in the first place. Still, the consistency of the stories has raised eyebrows within the gaming community.
GTA 6 is widely tipped to become one of the largest entertainment launches ever, not just within gaming. That level of attention also makes it especially vulnerable to leaks, something Rockstar has struggled with in the past.
In 2022, early development footage from GTA 6 surfaced online, showing unfinished gameplay systems, environments, and character models. Although the footage was clearly not representative of the final product, it spread rapidly across social media before Rockstar was able to take it down.
A year later, the game’s first official trailer was also leaked ahead of schedule, forcing Rockstar to release it earlier than planned. While the studio did not go into detail about how the leak happened, the incident once again highlighted how difficult it has become to keep a project of this scale under wraps.
To prevent such incidents from happening again, Rockstar appears to be getting overly cautious this time. For instance, physical discs are seen as a major risk as they pass through manufacturing plants, logistics partners, and retail chains before launch. This increases the chances of early access or leaks. Hence, rumours suggest that Rockstar may delay or limit a physical release at launch, opting instead for a more controlled digital rollout. The company, meanwhile, hasn’t confirmed anything of the sort yet.
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