Cryptocurrency linked to GTA 6 leaker crashes

The cryptocurrency associated with the GTA 6 leaker, known as Cyberleek, has seen a significant drop in value, offering some relief to fans of the upcoming game. The leaker had previously warned that a presumed version of GTA 6, weighing 200 GB, would be released if the memecoin reached a market capitalization of $30 million.

Leak threats tied to memecoin targets

Cyberleek had connected various gameplay leaks of GTA 6 to the memecoin's market capitalization, which ranged from $5 to $25 million. The leaker also threatened to release a full version of the game if the memecoin reached $30 million.

Multiple leaks scheduled but not released

This week, several gameplay excerpts were expected to be released once specific market capitalization targets were met, including footage showing Lucia completely naked and a video titled "Close-up of Lucia in 4K." Cyberleek had threatened to publish a new gameplay video every day as long as the memecoin's value met these targets.

Memecoin value plummets

However, in recent hours, the Cyberleek memecoin has collapsed, with its current market capitalization at $1.7 million, far below the peak of $7.8 million reached on October 11. It is now unlikely the coin will reach the $30 million target, and even reaching lower thresholds set by Cyberleek seems challenging.

Uncertainty about Cyberleek's actual game version

Cyberleek could still choose to release gameplay content regardless of the memecoin's performance. However, the main question remains whether Cyberleek actually has a playable version of GTA 6 and whether they intend to release it. If they do, it could be disastrous for Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two, potentially affecting the game's success on next-gen consoles.

Fan reactions to the memecoin crash

Fans of GTA 6 are celebrating the collapse of Cyberleek, with some stating that those who invested in the memecoin deserved to lose their money. Analysis of cryptocurrency transactions in late August showed that Cyberleek had cashed in about $270,000. IGN reported skepticism about the authenticity of a leaked video showing Jason and Lucia completely naked.

Suspicion about leaked content authenticity

On the Jason and Lucia naked videos, it's noticeable that NPCs do not react to the situation, suggesting the effect was achieved through a development menu or cheat codes. A popular theory suggests that Cyberleek could have undressed the characters because, in at least one mission, players might see both characters naked—perhaps in a nudist center. However, these remain speculative.

Cyberleek's additional threats

Cyberleek also threatened to release the entire game in walkthrough form if GTA 6 is not properly commercialized on physical media and if Rockstar and Take-Two do not publicly apologize to players. These threats, however, are widely believed to be more about profiting from the memecoin than defending physical media.

Cyberleek reappears with new leak

After a series of leaks in August that led to an investigation by Take-Two, Cyberleek disappeared from the public eye. However, they reappeared this week with the release of a 24-minute gameplay video of GTA 6, showing cinematics, key story moments, and playable characters Jason and Lucia without clothes.

Rockstar's response and legal actions

Rockstar's parent company has issued subpoenas to Discord to track down the responsible party, but so far, these efforts have not been successful. Rockstar described the leaks as "heart-wrenching" for its development team and "regrettable" for fans, while reaffirming the game's release date of November 19. The arrest of the culprit may depend on the legal team's ability to obtain personal information from social media platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges.