The reason for such an approach is allegedly the large leaks in the gaming industry. The article mentions that three major game leaks occurred this year, including Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and PRAGMATA, leading to speculation that publishers want to reduce the risk of leaks before release.
If the claims are true, Rockstar would allow reviewers access to GTA 6 only in a controlled environment, with supervision and a ban on photography or recording. The goal would be to prevent any material from leaking before the game's launch, especially since GTA 6 has already experienced serious leaks in the past, including development footage and the first trailer.
These are very strict measures, but not entirely unbelievable. Similar claims have previously emerged from other insiders, including predictions that GTA 6 may not have traditional previews or review copies at all. It is also noted that insider Tom Henderson denied rumors about opening pre-orders on May 18 and stated that more concrete information is unlikely to appear before July or August.
This kind of move would be a precedent for the gaming industry, especially for a game the size of GTA 6. However, everything is still rumor, so it should be taken with caution. According to the article, GTA 6 is officially planned for release on November 19, 2026.
