GTA 6 artist lashes out at leaker, deletes account hours later

Saikat Koley, a character artist at Rockstar Games' Bangalore studio, publicly criticized insiders for excessive focus on GTA 6 on social media, then swiftly deleted his posts and deactivated his account. Koley, who worked on GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, appears to have been forced offline for violating company confidentiality policies.

Koley's comments were clearly directed at journalist Jason Schreier, who has consistently leaked GTA 6 details over the years—from development progress to internal conflicts. In his post, Koley stated "we don't want him prying into our company and projects," using notably harsh language. The post survived less than 24 hours before both it and his account vanished, suggesting the deletion wasn't voluntary.

Rockstar takes secrecy seriously. The company reportedly plants false information internally to trace leak sources—whoever spreads a specific fake detail reveals themselves as the mole. This counterintelligence approach rivals the complexity of missions in their games. Koley's public statement crossed the company's most sensitive line, making account deletion virtually inevitable.

The incident exposes the tension between developers and leak-focused journalists. One side wants to protect project secrets, the other makes a living from insider information—their positions are inherently opposed. Koley, as a regular employee, likely bottled up frustration before speaking out, only to pay the price himself.

GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026, over a year away. Given Rockstar's track record, leaks will continue flooding in during this period. After this incident, internal staff will likely exercise more caution—no one wants to lose their job over an impulsive post. For players, focusing on these controversies matters less than waiting for official announcements. The game will arrive eventually.