The hacker that stole Rockstar’s source code for GTA 6 denies that they sold Grand Theft Auto 5’s source code, meaning a $100,000 scam took place.
Following confirmation that a hacker had stolen Grand Theft Auto 6‘s source code from Rockstar, reports are now claiming that the hacker has sold Grand Theft Auto 5‘s source code. Sunday morning saw the publication of extensive video footage recorded from an in-development Grand Theft Auto 6. The source of the video and information later announced that while they weren’t selling the Grand Theft Auto 6 source code, they also had Grand Theft Auto 5‘s code and were willing to sell that.
The leaker, who goes by “Tea Pot,” told his followers on the website GTAFroums that, “All source code and assets for GTA 5 are available. Along with GTA 6 docs. Speak me in DM.” They then added, “No offer under 5 figs.” While specific details haven’t been provided, the hacker appears to be claiming that they also stole the Grand Theft Auto 5 source code alongside that of Grand Theft Auto 6. That has not been confirmed yet.
In follow-up reporting, Twitter user and RockstarINTEL reporter videotech_ shared a transaction record showing that an amount equaling $100,556.81 in Bitcoin was recently sent to an unknown wallet. videotech_ claimed that this transaction was evidence that, “Someone just bought GTA5’s source code for $100K.” It isn’t…
