Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026, sparking excitement across the gaming community. In a playful twist, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has seized the moment to announce its own game release on the same date, setting the stage for a chaotic yet intriguing marketing showdown.
Devolver Digital, known for its quirky and humorous approach to game promotion, took to X/Twitter to declare its intention to launch a mystery title on the very day GTA 6 is set to release. This audacious move comes after the company had previously vowed to launch a game coinciding with Rockstar’s announcement of the GTA 6 release date. With the date now set for May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital cheekily remarked, “You can’t escape us,” signaling their commitment to this unconventional strategy.
You can’t escape us.
May 26, 2026 it is then. https://t.co/eVa5bB1vrh
— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 2, 2025
Devolver Digital boasts an impressive lineup of smaller-scale yet critically acclaimed titles such as Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. While it remains to be seen whether the mystery game will be a sequel or an entirely new venture, the company’s upcoming releases include Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, both slated for release before the end of 2025. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are on the horizon for 2026, though developer No Brakes Games has already confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 will not be part of the May 26 launch.
We can confirm that Human Fall Flat 2 will NOT be releasing on May 26, 2026 https://t.co/zl3GbjSmia
— Human Fall Flat (@HumanFallFlat) May 2, 2025
With over a year until its launch, GTA 6 is poised to be a monumental event in the gaming world, marking Rockstar’s first numbered entry in the beloved sandbox series since 2013. The anticipation is palpable, with fans and gamers worldwide preparing for what promises to be an epic release. Devolver Digital’s strategy to piggyback on this hype is a testament to its unique brand of marketing, but only time will tell how this bold move will play out.
For further insights, you can explore Rockstar’s history of delaying its big-budget releases. Additionally, to understand how a game like GTA 6 impacts more than just Rockstar’s plans, click here.
