GTA 6 fan’s poignant video that surfaced on social media after Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto VI’s ‘Extended Look’ premiere for August 27 grabbed attention online.
The video was first shared on X (formerly called Twitter) by a user with handle@gtasix_ highlights the official GTA VI logo along side a hospital bedside video of the GTA 6 fan wearing oxygen mask.
The fan went on to express his wish, facing the camera, and said, “I just want to play GTA 6.”
The viral video was first shared on August 9, and has amassed over 2 million views and 34,00 likes, and still counting highlights how the GTA 6 community is reacting with heartfelt messages.
The post was captioned as, “Hi @RockstarGames, a fan currently in the ICU is awaiting a high-risk double lung transplant, with one of his biggest hopes being to hold on long enough to play GTA 6.
His community has already rallied to help with his medical bills. Bringing his story to your attention could mean the world to him during this fight.”
Fact-check moment
The emotional story of a GTA 6 fan, making rounds on the internet with netizens offering heartfelt messages and support, has been reported by multiple media outlets.
The story first surfaced on X (formerly called Twitter) on August 9, by a fan with handle @gtasix_ with similar videos now going viral on TikTok and other platforms.
That said, no such information has emerged about the patient’s hospital admission, medical records, or any statement from his physicians or family members adding weight to the story.
One last thing that raises eyebrows: there appears to be no fundraising campaign independently backing the fan’s version of the story.
2026-08-10 19:22:00
