Devolver Digital to Launch New Game on GTA 6 Release Day

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, announcing its own game release on the very same day. This bold move showcases Devolver Digital's characteristic humor and strategic marketing, aiming to capitalize on the massive attention that GTA 6 is expected to draw.

Taking to X/Twitter, Devolver Digital cheekily declared their intention to launch a mystery title on May 26, 2026, with the message, "You can’t escape us." This announcement follows their earlier promise to release a game coinciding with Rockstar's GTA 6 launch date, a promise they now intend to keep.

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 critically acclaimed titles, including Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. While it remains unclear whether the mystery game will be a sequel or a fresh IP, the company has several projects lined up. Before 2025 ends, fans can look forward to Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are slated for 2026, though developer No Brakes Games has confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 will not be part of the May 26 release.

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 already poised to be a monumental event in the gaming world. As the first numbered entry in Rockstar's beloved sandbox series since 2013, anticipation is sky-high. Devolver Digital's decision to release a game on the same day is a testament to their unique approach to marketing, aiming to carve out their own space amidst the GTA 6 frenzy.

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