On the same day, multiple gaming news websites reported on the spread of the leaks, including articles by PushSquare and IGN. On the same day, links to the original video and its reuploads were posted on ResetEra, 4chan's /v/ and other gaming forums.
On April 26th at approximately 2:00 PM EST an unknown YouTube user leaked key cutscenes from the game, revealing major plot details, with the leak also containing gameplay and developer menus. On April 6th, 2020, an anonymous 4chan user posted and then deleted major plot details of the game, claiming that he was 'the immediate family member of someone working at Naugthy Dog.' On the same day, the post was reposted in /v/ and /vg/ boards, with the /v/ thread accumulating over 510 replies. The game was released on June 19th to universal critical acclaim and negative user reviews.
