In a heartfelt outreach that resonated across social media, Ubisoft developer Anthony Armstrong made a poignant appeal to Rockstar Games, seeking to grant a terminally ill family member the opportunity to experience Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its highly anticipated release on November 19. Armstrong’s message, which has since been removed from LinkedIn, conveyed the urgency of the situation: his relative, who has been courageously battling cancer for years, recently received devastating news, with a prognosis of only 6 to 12 months to live.
Ubisoft developer Anthony Armstrong reached out to Rockstar Games on LinkedIn about setting up a GTA 6 playtest for his family member who has been battling cancer for years and just given 6-12 months to live. Anthony says Take-Two’s CEO responded and received great news from… pic.twitter.com/cGfnKKxbIbJanuary 18, 2026
In a display of compassion and community spirit, it appears that Rockstar is taking steps to address this heartfelt request. The gaming industry has a history of rallying around fans in need, as evidenced by similar gestures in the past. For instance, Gearbox Software once invited Caleb McAlpine, a devoted Borderlands enthusiast facing terminal illness, to their studio, allowing him to preview Borderlands 4 before its September 2025 launch.
Such initiatives not only highlight the human side of the gaming world but also reflect the industry’s capacity to connect with its audience on a deeper level, reminding us all of the power of shared experiences and empathy in times of hardship.
