Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Rockstar Grants Early GTA 6 Access to Terminally Ill Fan
A very sick fan who loves the Grand Theft Auto games found out he might not live long enough to play the new game, GTA 6, when it comes out in 2026.
His family asked the game's makers, Rockstar Games, if he could play it early.
Lots of people on the internet supported this idea.
Rockstar, which usually keeps its games secret, decided to let the fan play GTA 6 before it comes out.
This is similar to what they did for another sick fan in 2018 with their game Red Dead Redemption 2.
GTA 6 is set in a place like Florida and will let players control two characters named Jason and Lucia.
It will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in November 2026, with a PC version coming later.
A terminally ill Grand Theft Auto fan received early access to GTA 6 from Rockstar Games.
The fan's relative, Anthony Armstrong, posted a plea on LinkedIn, which went viral.
Rockstar Games, known for strict secrecy, arranged a private early gameplay session for the fan.
GTA 6 is set to release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The game features a modern-day Vice City-inspired setting and two main characters, Jason and Lucia.
- Who
- A terminally ill fan of the Grand Theft Auto series and Rockstar Games
- What
- Rockstar Games granted early access to GTA 6 for the fan
- When
- The request was made in December 2025, and the access was granted shortly after
- Where
- Near Rockstar’s Oakville studio
- Why
- To fulfill the fan's wish to play GTA 6 before passing away
- Fan's Name
- Anthony Armstrong's relative (name not disclosed)
- Fan's Condition
- Terminally ill with cancer, 6-12 months to live
- Game
- Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)
- Release Date
- November 19, 2026
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (PC version expected in 2027)
- Setting
- Modern-day Vice City-inspired setting in the state of Leonida
- Characters
- Jason and Lucia, a lovestruck couple
