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 to this monumental news, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has cheekily revealed plans to launch a mystery game on the very same day. This quirky marketing move underscores Devolver Digital's intention to ride the wave of excitement surrounding what is expected to be the biggest game launch of 2026.

Devolver Digital took to X/Twitter to share their announcement, playfully stating, "You can’t escape us," and confirming their game's release on May 26, 2026. This move comes after the company had previously promised to release a game coinciding with the GTA 6 announcement, a promise they are now set to fulfill.

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 portfolio of smaller-scale titles, including hits like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. While it remains uncertain whether the mystery game will be a sequel or an entirely new title, fans can look forward to other upcoming releases from the company, such as Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, slated for release before 2025 ends. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are expected in 2026, although the developers of Human Fall Flat 2 have confirmed that their game will not launch on May 26.

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 release, GTA 6 is already poised to dominate the gaming industry. It marks Rockstar's first major entry in the beloved sandbox series since 2013, and anticipation is sky-high. Devolver Digital's strategy to launch a game on the same day demonstrates their unique approach to marketing and their desire to capitalize on the GTA 6 hype. Only time will tell how successful this bold move will be.

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