Fans of Grand Theft Auto noticed an unexpected event to say the least: the GTA 6 game has already been evaluated on the HowLongToBeat sitea well-known platform where players provide their progress, their playing times and sometimes their ratings.
A mystery player or a system error?
Some users immediately think of a technical error or a database test. Others raise the possibility of a developer of Rockstar Games or a Take Two employee having entered this data voluntarily or accidentally.
But another hypothesis, much more emotional, also emerged: it would be a fan suffering from a serious illness, to whom Rockstar would have allowed access to the game in preview, in a humanitarian gesture, as has already been done in the industry in the past.
A community between skepticism and hope
On the forums, opinions differ: some denounce a fake or trolling, others point out that similar initiatives have already existedas when Bethesda had included a tribute to a fan in The Elder Scrolls VI.
What is certain is that this note, if it is real, raises many questions. It also reinforces the impatience of fans, a few months before a highly anticipated launch, planned for November 19, 2026unless postponed.
An official announcement soon?
The timing of this appearance also fuels hopes around the Take-Two financial conferencescheduled for the same week. Even though a new GTA 6 trailer seems unlikely at this point, a release date confirmation could be announced there.
A case that reminds us that video games touch the heart
If this is not a simple bug, then this first contact with GTA 6, ahead of the rest of the world, is a strong reminder of the unique bond between players, studios and emotions. Whether it’s a tribute or an awkwardness, this moment already marks the history of the game even before its release.