Players across the world have been waiting for GTA 6 for years, and 2026 is finally set to be the year they get to experience it. The highly anticipated title was originally scheduled to launch in May this year, before Rockstar pushed the release to November. For most fans, the delay simply means waiting a little longer. But not everyone has that luxury. For one terminally ill fan, time is running out, and his last wish is to play GTA 6. With the game now arriving later this year, Rockstar Games may have just stepped in to make that wish come true after the fan’s family member took to social media to make a special appeal.
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Late last year, Anthony Armstrong from Ubisoft Toronto shared a deeply personal message on LinkedIn. He reached out publicly to anyone connected with Rockstar Games or its Toronto studio with a simple, heartfelt request. A terminally ill member of his family, a lifelong GTA fan, had just been told they had six to twelve months to live. With GTA 6 now scheduled for November, there was a real chance they would never get to experience the game they had waited years for.
Armstrong asked if it might be possible to arrange a private playtest. He acknowledged the secrecy surrounding the project and even offered to sign an NDA. The family member lived close to Rockstar’s Oakville studio.
For a while, the post stayed up, quietly gathering attention and support. Armstrong later shared updates suggesting progress behind the scenes. Then came the most important news. He confirmed that they had heard back with positive developments from Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar. While details were never made public, the implication was clear- the terminally ill fan might likely get a chance to play GTA 6 earlier than the rest of the world.
However, soon after this update, Armstrong took down the original LinkedIn post and replaced it with a message asking people not to contact him further about the situation. He also thanked everyone for their kindness and support.
This isn’t something unheard of. Rockstar had previously confirmed that a terminally ill fan was able to play Red Dead Redemption 2 before its release in 2018. Other publishers have done the same, including a similar gesture involving Borderlands 4.
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Divyanshi Sharma
Divyanshi Sharma is a media and communications professional with over 8 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in tech journalism, she has covered everything from the latest gadgets to gaming trends and brings a sharp editorial lens to every story. She holds a master’s diploma in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Her love for writing and gaming began early—often skipping classes to try out the latest titles—which naturally evolved into a career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring virtual worlds on her console or PC, or testing out a new laptop she managed to get her hands on. View Full Profile
