The inevitable has happened. Manhunt 2, Rockstar's latest controversial incarnation of the 2003 classic, has been leaked onto a series of connecting wires (the internet). All this comes just two and a half months after the British Film Classification Board banned the game in the UK, and it doesn't bode well for Rockstar.

The supposed 'leak' is so far looking pretty authentic. It is described as an early BETA PS2 version, meaning the big R may have a snake in their ranks.

NFO(release notes):

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Manhunt 2 (Banned Uncut)
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General Information
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Type.................: Game
Platform.............: PS2
Number of Parts......: 57 Including PARS
Image Format.........: Other (specify)
Image Created with...: CloneCD
Burn Tested..........: Yes

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Post Information
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Posted by............: Team Slonik
Posted to............: <snip>
Parts per Day........: Dont Ask
Fills Policy.........: Other (specify)
Repost Policy........: Other (specify)

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Release Notes
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Greetz to the scene. Here we have the kick ass game (Manhunt 2 Banned Uncut
Version) from Team Slonik.

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Install Notes
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Extract and Burn with CloneCD

Note: We believe this to be a BETA version, so no crying if it <snip> up on you.

As fans of Rockstar and in particular Manhunt we at RockstarWatch urge you to avoid such 'leaks'. They are illegal and downloading them shows a lack of respect for the time, effort and money spent by Take Two and Rockstar to have this project ready for the public, for its fans. Rockstar strive to provide an entertainment experience unlike any other, and that's not something you are going to get from a (possibly) buggy, unfinished BETA version.

Footage of the leaked introduction sequence has been posted on GameTrailers: Here. If you don't want to ruin the game before you get it, we would advise ignoring all posted spoilers and video of the game on the internet.