Rockstar Games confirmed it has been hacked, though the company stated the incident involved a limited amount of non-material company information. According to the company, the hack will not impact Rockstar Games' organization or its players, and the leaked information does not relate to the development of Grand Theft Auto 6. The hackers, identified by The CyberSec Guru as the group ShinyHunters, have given Rockstar Games until April 14, 2026 to pay a ransom.
According to The CyberSec Guru, the hackers warned that if the ransom is not paid, they will leak the data and cause digital problems. The CyberSec Guru reported that the hackers accessed information by using a trojan horse operation to gain access to Andot, an internal monitoring tool that Rockstar uses. Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The exact amount of the ransom demand and the specific data accessed remain unknown. It is also unclear whether Rockstar Games will pay the ransom or take other actions. The nature of the 'non-material company information' has not been detailed by the company.