Rockstar gives terminally ill fan early access to GTA 6

Eurogamer • January 18, 2026 • technology

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Anthony Armstrong, a Ubisoft Toronto developer, made a public plea on LinkedIn seeking help from Rockstar Games to allow a terminally ill family member to play GTA 6 before its November release.
The family member, a long-time GTA fan, was given 6-12 months to live due to cancer and lives near Rockstar's Oakville studio, prompting the request for an early playtest under NDA.
Take-Two's CEO responded to Armstrong's request, and after discussions with Rockstar, positive news was shared, indicating the fan will get to experience the game ahead of its official launch.
Armstrong expressed deep gratitude for the support from the gaming community and Rockstar, though specific details of the arrangement remain confidential.