Did Daft Punk Turn Down GTA 6? The Viral Rumor, Fact-Checked

• Current status: One unverified post. No comment from Rockstar, Daft Punk's representatives or Justice.
• Last verified: October 21, 2026.
• Sources checked: NME, Complex, GTA BOOM, EDM.com.
• What is confirmed: Justice's original score, and the track "Flower in a Hurricane."
• What is not confirmed yet: any pitch to Daft Punk, any budget, or any refusal.

Rumor. The full post, as quoted by NME:

"Daft Punk's management (yes, still exist) were pitched 'a final comeback' of the duo for the GTAVI soundtrack with what was 'essentially an unlimited budget'. Justice were Rockstar's second choice."

When users doubted it, the account replied that it had "leaked Daft Punk and Justice news for 10+ years" (NME). Complex notes the account is the sole source and isn't popular with Daft Punk fans. GTA BOOM says it has made accurate calls before.

Confirmed (album credits, per Complex and GTA BOOM): Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, one half of Daft Punk, produced Travis Scott's track "RHYNO" on GTA 6: The Album. That's an individual credit, not a reunion.

Reported: Daft Punk split in 2021 (Complex).

Analysis:

• Justice and Daft Punk are both French electronic duos tied to the same scene, so the "first choice" story is easy to believe.
• Headlines changed "pitched" into "turned down." EDM.com calls the claim unfounded.
• Without a document, a named source or an on-record denial, there's nothing to check it against.

Treat the Daft Punk story as an unverified rumor. The confirmed part is the music you'll actually hear: Justice's score and a 34-track album.

Sources checked

• NME: Daft Punk reportedly turned down GTA 6
• Complex: Daft Punk at center of unsubstantiated GTA VI rumor
• GTA BOOM: Daft Punk pitch rumor explained
• EDM.com: viral rumor

Update log: 2026-10-21: Published.