Grand Theft Auto 6 may be the biggest game release in entertainment history, and according to a new claim, Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are planning to handle reviews in an equally massive — and extremely secretive — way.
A recent report suggests that traditional review copies for GTA 6 may not exist at all.
Instead of distributing early game codes to media outlets around the world, Rockstar is reportedly considering tightly controlled preview and review events where journalists would only be allowed to play the game under direct supervision from the company itself.
The claim comes from Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe during an episode of the X do Controle podcast. According to Lippe, Rockstar and Take-Two are expected to avoid sending review keys entirely due to fears surrounding leaks and spoilers.
“Nobody is going to get the key to this game,” Lippe reportedly stated during the discussion.
He added that Rockstar could instead organize special review sessions where journalists are flown out to a secure location to play GTA 6 onsite for several days under strict monitoring conditions.
The idea may sound extreme, but considering the history surrounding GTA 6, it’s not difficult to understand why Rockstar would take every possible precaution.
The game has already suffered from one of the largest leaks in gaming history after massive amounts of early development footage surfaced online back in 2022. Since then, Rockstar has remained unusually quiet about the title, carefully controlling every piece of official information released to the public.
With GTA 6 expected to generate billions in revenue and potentially become the fastest-selling entertainment product ever launched, even a small leak close to release could create major problems for the company.
Traditionally, publishers distribute review codes to press outlets days or weeks ahead of launch so critics can complete reviews before embargoes lift. However, that process always comes with risks, especially for a title as high-profile as GTA 6.
Even with NDAs and strict review guidelines in place, early copies can lead to spoilers, gameplay footage leaks, story details spreading online, or unauthorized sharing of game files. For Rockstar, a studio already known for its secrecy, the risk may simply outweigh the benefits.
The rumored review-event approach would allow Rockstar to maintain far tighter control over gameplay access, recording permissions, and online connectivity while still giving media outlets an opportunity to experience the game before launch.
As of now, Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not officially commented on the report, so the information should still be treated as speculation rather than confirmation.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PC details still unannounced.