Daft Punk for GTA 6? The rumor of a turned-down comeback before Justice
One of the biggest rumors of the month is about music. According to a leaker, before choosing Justice Rockstar tried to bring Daft Punk, who split in 2021, back together for the GTA 6 soundtrack. There is no confirmation, and it is worth reading for what it is.
The rumor
Outlets do not even agree on how it ended: for some Daft Punk said no, for others the deal simply did not close. The leaker shows no documents, and to those who said they made it up, they replied by pointing to ten years of early Daft Punk and Justice news.
Why it is plausible, and why not
There is a reason the rumor took off: Justice are French, electronic and have always been compared to Daft Punk, so the “second choice” story sounds right. But sounding right is not proof. And one thing points the other way: in 2026 Thomas Bangalter, half of Daft Punk, ruled out a reunion, saying he had “other things to explore”.
The official Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album artwork. © Rockstar Games.
In the end, for players, little changes: GTA 6’s original music is by Justice, and that is Rockstar’s declared choice. Whether Daft Punk were really approached, we may only find out from a future interview.
In brief
- A leaker claims Rockstar offered Daft Punk a comeback for the GTA 6 soundtrack.
- The offer reportedly came with an “essentially unlimited” budget, and Justice were the second choice.
- No confirmation from Rockstar or Daft Punk; music outlets reported it without verifying it.
- What is certain is that Justice wrote the game’s original score.
Frequently asked questions
Are Daft Punk on the GTA 6 soundtrack?
No, as far as we know. The original score is by Justice. The Daft Punk story is an unconfirmed rumor about an offer that reportedly fell through.
Who composed the music for GTA 6?
Justice, the French electronic duo. Rockstar presents them as the composers of the game’s original score.