Rockstar Games Experiences Limited Data Breach from Hacker Group ShinyHunters

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0200

Rockstar Games, the developer behind the highly anticipated 'Grand Theft Auto VI,' has reportedly suffered a data breach by the hacker group ShinyHunters. According to reports, ShinyHunters claimed to have accessed corporate data and set a deadline for Rockstar to pay a ransom before the information would be made public. The group specifically mentioned compromising Rockstar's Snowflake instances and threatened additional digital disruptions. In response, Rockstar stated that only a limited amount of non-critical company information was accessed, emphasizing that the breach does not affect the company’s operations or player data. While personal data appears to be safe, sensitive materials such as marketing information could potentially leak ahead of schedule. ShinyHunters has a history of high-profile hacks, including attacks on Salesforce and Bumble, and previously revealed game details of GTA VI in 2022. With the official release of GTA VI scheduled for November 2026, this incident h