Devolver Digital Is Going Out of Its Way to Launch a New Game the Same Day as GTA 6

Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026. In a playful twist, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has jumped on the bandwagon, revealing plans to launch a new game on the very same day. This cheeky move by Devolver Digital, announced via X/Twitter, showcases their intent to capitalize on what is poised to be the most significant game launch of 2026.

Devolver Digital's announcement follows their earlier promise to release a game coinciding with Rockstar's long-awaited GTA 6 release date. With the date now set for May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital humorously declared, "You can’t escape us," signaling their determination to share the spotlight.

You can’t escape us.

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

— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 2, 2025

Known for its diverse portfolio of smaller-scale titles like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb, Devolver Digital has yet to reveal whether this 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, slated for release before the end of 2025, and Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2, both expected in 2026. However, developer No Brakes Games has confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 will not be part of the May 26, 2026, lineup.

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, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already shaping up to be a monumental event in the gaming world. As Rockstar's first numbered entry in the beloved sandbox series since 2013, anticipation is sky-high. Devolver Digital's strategy to release a game on the same day is a bold move to grab a piece of the action, albeit in their uniquely Devolver Digital style. Only time will tell how this plan unfolds.

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