Rockstar Games has reportedly granted a terminally ill fan early access to its highly anticipated game, Grand Theft Auto VI. The heartwarming development follows a public appeal made on LinkedIn by Anthony Armstrong, a UI Integrator at Ubisoft Toronto, on behalf of his family member. Armstrong's post, which went viral, detailed that his relative, a lifelong Grand Theft Auto enthusiast, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only six to twelve months to live, making it unlikely they would survive to see the game's official release slated for November 19, 2026. The initial plea aimed to arrange a private playtest, acknowledging the strict secrecy surrounding GTA VI's development and even suggesting a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The widespread attention garnered by the post led to Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive (Rockstar Games' parent company), personally reaching out to the family. In a subsequent update, Armstrong announced that they had received "great news" after discussions with Rockstar, though specific details remained private, a likely consequence of an NDA. The original LinkedIn thread was later deleted, further fueling speculation that a private early access session or demonstration was indeed approved. While neither Rockstar Games nor Take-Two Interactive have issued an official public statement confirming the early access, numerous credible gaming news outlets have reported on the story, citing Armstrong's updates and the strong implication of a positive outcome. This act of compassion aligns with Rockstar's previous actions, as the company famously allowed another terminally ill fan to play Red Dead Redemption 2 early in 2018. The story has resonated deeply within the global gaming community, highlighting a rare moment of empathy from a major game developer during a highly secretive development phase.