Rockstar Games Grants Terminally Ill Cancer Patient Early Access to GTA 6
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Rockstar Games has reportedly provided early access to Grand Theft Auto VI to a terminally ill fan, following a public appeal shared by a Ubisoft developer on LinkedIn.
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Rockstar Games has reportedly helped a terminally ill fan experience Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its scheduled release in November 2026, following a heartfelt appeal from within the global game development community.
The request was publicly shared last month on LinkedIn by Anthony Armstrong, a developer at Ubisoft Toronto. In his post, Armstrong reached out to colleagues and industry peers at Rockstar Games, seeking help for a family member who had received “the worst possible news” and might not survive long enough to see the highly anticipated sequel’s official release.
The appeal quickly gained attention and support across the industry. In an update shared weeks later, Armstrong revealed that the CEO of Take-Two Interactive—the parent company of Rockstar Games—had personally reached out regarding the matter.
“The CEO of Take-Two reached out and we are just waiting to hear from the Rockstar team to discuss this further,” Armstrong wrote, thanking those who had reshared the post and helped amplify the request.
Soon after, Armstrong confirmed that discussions had taken place and the outcome was positive.
“We spoke to them today and got great news. That’s all I can really say, but thank you all from the bottom of my heart,” he added.
While Rockstar Games has not issued an official public statement on the matter, the update strongly suggests that the fan was granted early access to GTA 6, marking a rare and compassionate gesture from the studio.
The development comes amid heightened anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI. Last November, Take-Two Interactive announced that the game’s release had been delayed from May 26, 2026, to November 19, 2026. According to the company, the delay was intended to allow additional development time to meet Rockstar’s quality standards.
Take-Two stated that the decision would help ensure “the high level of polish players expect and deserve,” adding that Rockstar has the company’s full support to deliver what it describes as an “unrivalled blockbuster entertainment experience.”
