Summary of Recent GTA Leaks
- Rockstar Games’ internal plans for GTA Online from 2001 have been revealed through a significant leak, detailing character creation, progression, and mission structures.
- Cut content from *San Andreas* has also been disclosed.
- A former developer at Rockstar Games has confirmed the authenticity of certain leaked materials.
An extensive leak related to Grand Theft Auto has emerged, showcasing the early ideas and aspirations for GTA Online dating back to 2001, as well as previously discarded content from *San Andreas* and additional intriguing details. This incident marks the third consecutive year that confidential documents from Rockstar Games, pertaining to the Grand Theft Auto series, have found their way online.
In the previous year alone, sensitive files pertaining to GTA 6 were leaked, including gameplay footage from its developmental state. Furthermore, on December 25, 2023, the gaming community witnessed another breach, involving the source code of GTA 5 and insights into abandoned projects such as *Bully 2* and *Agent*. Interestingly, the latest round of leaks coincided with the Christmas holiday, unveiling more details about pivotal titles in the open-world gaming franchise.
Among the revelations, design documents for early iterations of GTA Online, *San Andreas*, *Vice City Stories*, and *GTA Advance* were uploaded to the Internet Archive. This information came to light through a post by user FrankieLiberty on GTAForums, as noted by GTA Focal. The leaked data includes insights about a canceled project that could have served as GTA Online’s spiritual predecessor. Reportedly, these documents were shared as a protest against an individual known as “john doe,”accused of purchasing and then reselling stolen Rockstar content at inflated prices. Originally uploaded to the digital media archive on December 17, 2024, the documents gained traction only recently. Notably, former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij recognized several elements of the leaks, verifying their legitimacy through social media.
Insights from Leaked GTA Files on Cancelled Projects
The gta3 design doc has been doing the rounds for a while. Here’s a video about it: https://t.co/bzYoSh5YFZ This is legit. I recognize it. There were 2 parts to gta3-online that happened: I wrote a basic implementation of a bare bone deathmatch. I worked on it for 4 weeks or— Obbe Vermeij (@ObbeVermeij) December 25, 2024
Notably, the latest revelations indicate that Rockstar Games had intentions to develop an online multiplayer component for the Grand Theft Auto series as early as May 2001. A detailed 58-page design document titled “GTA: Online”elaborates on expected features, including character customization, development paths, and mission gameplay. Furthermore, it suggests that Barking Dog Studios, which later rebranded as Rockstar Vancouver, was involved in crafting early designs for this online concept, although further development was ultimately not authorized.
The leak also discloses interesting tidbits, including plans for eight romantic interests in *San Andreas*, exceeding the final count in the released version. Additional documents provide early blueprints for map designs and missions for *Vice City Stories*, along with notes indicating enhancements contemplated for *GTA Advance*.
As fans await the unveiling of the second trailer for GTA 6, speculation and excitement are palpable. Although no official announcements have been made regarding its release date, players eagerly share theories about when the next video might drop.
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