Early Grand Theft Auto VI builds reportedly feature moving watermarks

Review copies of the upcoming game reportedly feature shifting, personalized identifiers to trace unauthorized footage. Journalist Jeremy Conrad reports that these marks display the recipient's details across multiple areas of the display. Industry reports indicate the publisher may also use invisible steganography involving audio and texture modifications.

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Individuals sharing leaks might face permanent exclusion from future studio projects, though the publisher has not confirmed the watermarking system or any penalties. Tom Henderson notes that tracking media through unique marks is common practice. The press embargo is set to lift on November 18, 2026, prior to the console release on November 19, 2026.

Background In October, Rockstar stated the game map is twice the size of GTA 5. Our earlier story