Rockstar Games, the studio behind the iconic Grand Theft Auto series,  is reeling from another major security breach. Following recent leaks and rumors surrounding the highly anticipated GTA 6, the entire source code for its predecessor, GTA 5 – and potentially more – has now been leaked online.

GTA 5 source code leak suggests Bully 2 could be real!

The leaked code includes some interesting tidbits, such as a file for Bully 2, a long-rumored sequel to the beloved action-adventure game. Bully was first launched in between Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto 4. It provided a similar gameplay experience as the aforementioned games but in a new place with new quests, characters, and activities.

Fans have been eagerly waiting for its successor, and the latest leak suggests Rockstar Games may have been working on Bully 2 behind the scenes for a while.

Along with the Bully 2, the leak also has an early map for GTA 5 and a script confirming that GTA 6 was once codenamed “Project Americas.”

YouTuber SKizzleAXE shared a screenshot of the code, seemingly verifying the leak. A fan named “Agent” also shared some leaked code and images of the RAGE engine on X/Twitter, but those posts have been removed.

Unfortunately, we don’t know how this leak happened. However, there are indications that the GTA 5 code was leaked on Discord. There are also rumors that the full code has been privately traded between individuals since 2022. Although we are not sure, this time frame coincides with the initial leak of 10,000 lines of GTA 6 code, suggesting a broader breach that exposed both games.

This is a major blow for Rockstar. Not only is the leaked code a valuable asset, but it could also lead to technical issues and even delays for upcoming games, like GTA 6. 

Gaming Detective (@that1detectiv3), a prominent online reporter, highlighted these potential consequences, urging caution and stressing the seriousness of the breach. 

Rockstar Games hasn’t publicly commented on the leak at the time of writing this article.

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