Recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks appear to have had a noticeable impact on Take-Two Interactive's stock price, with the Rockstar Games parent company losing more than $2 billion in market value following the latest wave of leaked information.

GTA 6 is arguably the most anticipated game in the world, meaning virtually any major development surrounding the title can have an effect on Take-Two. The latest situation began on August 18, when a group calling itself Cyberleek claimed to have leaked the entire GTA 6 map on social media.

The alleged leak reportedly included map data covering the fictional state of Leonida and its surrounding areas. While the authenticity of the material has not been officially confirmed, Rockstar Games and Take-Two have issued takedown notices against some of the leaked content, potentially lending credibility to at least some of the material.

Following the alleged map leak, Cyberleek claimed responsibility for additional GTA 6 leaks and later encouraged users to purchase cryptocurrency in exchange for access to more information.

The financial impact has since become apparent in Take-Two's stock performance. According to Yahoo! Finance data, Take-Two's Nasdaq-listed stock was trading at $248.13 per share on August 18 before the leaks began spreading widely online. The stock closed at $237.04 on August 19, representing a significant drop.

By August 20, the stock had recovered somewhat and was trading around $240.71 at the time of the report, although it had fallen as low as $231.58 during the day. Despite the partial recovery, the decline from August 18's price resulted in Take-Two losing more than $2 billion in market capitalization over the two-day period.

This is not the first time leaked information surrounding the Grand Theft Auto franchise has influenced Take-Two's stock. In April 2026, the company's share price reportedly increased after leaked information about GTA Online's finances surfaced online.

That leak, attributed to the hacker group ShinyHunters, claimed that GTA Online generated more than $1 million per day from Shark Card sales. Shark Cards allow players to exchange real money for in-game currency, making GTA Online an important source of recurring revenue for Rockstar and Take-Two.

The latest GTA 6 leaks have also attracted criticism from groups outside of Rockstar and Take-Two. Stop Killing Games condemned the leaks and argued that using illegal methods to make a point against Rockstar's management was ultimately destructive and harmful.

The group also expressed support for Rockstar's developers who continue working on GTA 6 and urged fans not to financially support Cyberleek, regardless of their feelings toward the leak or Rockstar's business practices.

For Rockstar and Take-Two, the timing of the leaks is particularly notable. GTA 6 is currently less than 100 days from its planned release, meaning the companies are entering one of the most important stages of the game's marketing campaign.

Fans will not have to wait much longer for official footage, either. An extended look at GTA 6 is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on August 27 at 3:00 PM Eastern, with the presentation also set to be shown in full on Rockstar Games' YouTube channel at 9:00 PM Eastern.

The upcoming official presentation could therefore give fans a much clearer picture of GTA 6 while potentially shifting attention away from the latest leaks.