Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026. In a fun twist, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has jumped on the bandwagon, cheekily announcing plans to launch a new game on the very same day. This playful move underscores what is expected to be the most significant game launch of 2026, and Devolver Digital is clearly ready to make its mark with a mystery title.
Taking to X/Twitter, Devolver Digital humorously declared their intention to release their game on May 26, 2026, following Rockstar's long-awaited confirmation of GTA 6's release date. This chaotic yet intriguing marketing strategy seems to be one Devolver Digital is committed to, as they cheekily stated, "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 an impressive portfolio of smaller-scale yet highly acclaimed titles, including Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. Whether they plan to release a sequel or an entirely new game remains a mystery. Their upcoming titles, Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, are set to launch before the end of 2025, while Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are slated for 2026. However, developer No Brakes Games has already confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 will not be part of the May 26 showdown.
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 its beloved sandbox series since 2013, anticipation is sky-high. Devolver Digital's unique approach to capturing some of that attention is certainly noteworthy, and we'll have to wait and see how it unfolds.
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