Devolver Digital Challenges GTA 6 with Same-Day Game Launch

Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026. In a playful response, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has revealed its own plans to launch a new game on the very same day. Known for its quirky marketing strategies, Devolver Digital humorously declared on X/Twitter that they are set to release a mystery title alongside what's poised to be the most anticipated game launch of 2026.

This move comes after Devolver Digital promised to unveil a game coinciding with Rockstar's announcement of GTA 6's release date. With the date now confirmed as May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital cheekily tweeted, "You can’t escape us."

You can’t escape us.

May 26, 2026 it is then. https://t.co/eVa5bB1vrh

— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 2, 2025

Devolver Digital boasts a rich catalog of indie hits including Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. Whether they'll launch a sequel or introduce an entirely new game on this date is still up in the air. The company is also gearing up to release Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman before the end of 2025, with Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 slated for 2026. However, No Brakes Games, the developer behind Human Fall Flat 2, has already confirmed that their game won't be competing on May 26, 2026.

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 launch, GTA 6 is already shaping up to be a colossal hit. As the first numbered entry in Rockstar's beloved sandbox series since 2013, fans are eagerly preparing for day one. Devolver Digital's unique approach to capitalize on this event showcases their characteristic style, though the exact nature of their plans remains to be seen.

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