Rockstar Games Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord Over GTA VI Leaks; Riot Games Ends 2XKO Development

Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has initiated legal action by filing subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord. The move aims to identify individuals responsible for leaking copyrighted gameplay footage and assets related to the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI." The subpoenas, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seek information concerning content that allegedly infringes on the game's intellectual property, including audiovisual material, artwork, and dialogue.

In separate gaming industry news, Riot Games has announced the cessation of active development for its free-to-play fighting game, "2XKO," based on the "League of Legends" universe. The company cited a lack of sustained player engagement as the reason for ending development by the close of 2026, indicating that the game has not demonstrated a viable path toward long-term sustainability. This decision comes less than a year after the game's initial launch.