Rockstar Games appears to be taking no chances with Grand Theft Auto 6 as the countdown to its May 26, 2026 release continues. Following a wave of massive leaks that previously exposed key details about the game, the studio is reportedly implementing an unprecedented security strategy to keep any new information from slipping out.
According to recent reports, Rockstar may scrap traditional review codes entirely and instead invite journalists and select content creators to a confidential location to play the game under strict supervision. This bold move would ensure that no review builds or unfinished versions of GTA 6 ever leave the studio’s control.
The claim originates from Detective Seeds, a well-known insider who has accurately shared information about GTA 6 in the past — including the protagonists’ surnames and the game’s rumored 60 FPS performance on PS5 Pro. Their track record suggests they have a credible source within Rockstar’s network.
If the reports are accurate, media representatives could be asked to spend several days on-site testing the game, with Rockstar overseeing every aspect of the review process. However, this setup could complicate things for content creators — especially when it comes to video editing, file transfers, and review deadlines.
While the approach may sound extreme, it’s not without precedent. Publishers have previously hosted controlled review events, though Rockstar’s rumored plan would take that concept to a new level of secrecy.
Given the studio’s history with leaks — including the massive gameplay breach in 2022 — such measures might be exactly what’s needed to keep GTA 6’s surprises intact until launch. Reports suggest that these secure review sessions will likely take place somewhere within the United States, possibly near Rockstar’s main offices.
If true, this would mark another example of Rockstar’s obsessive commitment to secrecy, control, and perfection — traits that have defined nearly every one of its major releases.
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