Viral Rumor Claims Daft Punk Turned Down Offer to Score 'GTA IV'

Daft Punk‘s retirement has left plenty of room for wishful thinking.A viral rumor now places Grand Theft Auto VI at the center of another hypothetical comeback, though the alleged offer remains unsubstantiated.

The creator behind the X account Has It Leaked, who claims to have been leaking Daft Punk news for a decade, sparked the speculation with a post reporting Rockstar Games approached the legendary duo’s management about a “final comeback” for the game’s soundtrack.The account described the proposed budget as “essentially unlimited” and alleged that Justice, who ultimately signed on to score GTA IV, were the developer’s second choice.

It’s important to note that the claim surrounding those purported discussions is unfounded.The post from Has It Leaked has since amassed over 1.5 million views on X and spread to Reddit, where the discussion has exploded.

There’s also already a separate connection to the game.Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo produced Travis Scott’s track ‘RHYNO’ for Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, which also features music from Fred again..

and and Rolling Stones icon Keith Richards, among others.His contribution is an individual credit, however, and offers no confirmation of a reunion proposal.

The appeal of the hypothetical pairing is easy to understand.Daft Punk’s 2010 TRON: Legacy score demonstrated their ability to give an imagined world its musical identity years before they shockingly announced their split in 2021.

A return through another immersive universe would’ve carried obvious significance for fans still holding their breath for a reunion.GTA IV releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S....