- Rockstar introduced strict security measures, including a return-to-office requirement for all staff, following the 2022 GTA 6 leak.
- Vermeij, a former Rockstar lead, stated on X that Rockstar New York "overreacts a bit at times," but acknowledged that it is their job to stop leaks.
- He described the leaks as "a nothing burger" because 90% of prospective players are not looking online for spoilers.
- Vermeij referenced the Hot Coffee incident, stating it was a nightmare for management but did not significantly affect Rockstar North.
- He claimed that the current leaks are far less consequential than the Hot Coffee incident, predicting that GTA 6 will be phenomenal and sell for the next 15 years.
- Vermeij affirmed that Rockstar is within its rights to take legal action regarding the leaks.
Former Rockstar tech lead Vermeij has characterized the recent leaks surrounding GTA 6 as 'a nothing burger' and 'a tiny blip,' emphasizing that 90% of prospective players are not actively searching for spoilers. He noted that while Rockstar is justified in its legal actions, the leaks are far less impactful than past controversies, such as the infamous Hot Coffee incident from GTA San Andreas.13
Vermeij stated, "I was there during Hot Coffee. It was a nightmare for management [Rockstar's New York offices], but didn't affect us [Rockstar North] much." He believes the current leaks are less significant, asserting, "The current leaks are far less consequential than [Hot Coffee] was. It looks like GTA 6 will be phenomenal and sell for the next 15 years or so."5
In response to the leaks, Rockstar has implemented strict security measures, including a return-to-office requirement for all staff, as reported by Bloomberg. This move follows the 2022 GTA 6 leak that raised concerns about the company's internal security protocols. Vermeij concluded that while Rockstar's actions may seem excessive, they are necessary to protect the integrity of their upcoming title.
“Vermeij, referencing the Hot Coffee incident, said it was 'a nightmare for management' but didn't affect Rockstar North much. He argues 90% of prospective players aren't looking for spoilers online, and GTA 6 will sell for 15 years.”
