Daft Punk x GTA 6: Unconfirmed Rumor Claims Daft Punk Was Originally Rockstar’s First Choice for GTA 6 Soundtrack with ‘Unlimited Budget’ for ‘Final Comeback’

Daft Punk x GTA 6: An unconfirmed rumor circulating online claims that Rockstar Games originally pitched Daft Punk’s management to lure the iconic electronic music duo out of retirement to compose the original score for Grand Theft Auto VI. According to music industry insider group @hasitleaked, Rockstar approached the duo with “essentially an unlimited budget” to facilitate a historic “final comeback” reunion. However, Daft Punk ultimately declined the massive offer, prompting Rockstar to pivot to their primary second choice: the fellow Grammy-winning French electronic duo, Justice, who have reportedly signed on to compose the game’s dynamic original score.

Daft Punk x GTA 6: Details of Rumor

• The Pitch: Rockstar Games allegedly wanted to fund a complete, official reunion for Daft Punk to score the upcoming game. Daft Punk originally split up in February 2021.

• The Budget: Rockstar reportedly offered an open checkbook (“unlimited budget”) to make the deal happen. This lines up with reports that GTA 6 is on track to be the most expensive video game of all time.

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• The Alternative: After Daft Punk declined, Rockstar signed Justice (Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay). Justice is allegedly handling the dynamic score and has already planned singles for the game, such as “Flower in a Hurricane”.

• The Silver Lining: While the duo declined a full reunion, former Daft Punk member Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo is still rumored to appear separately on the broader GTA 6 soundtrack production roster.