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 declared its intention to launch a new game on the very same day. Taking a humorous jab at what is poised to be the most significant game release of 2026, Devolver Digital shared its own release date announcement on X/Twitter. With GTA 6's release date now set, Devolver Digital is gearing up to release a mysterious title on May 26, embracing a chaotic yet intriguing marketing strategy that they appear committed to, at least for now.

This move comes after Devolver Digital previously vowed to launch a game coinciding with Rockstar’s announcement of GTA 6's release date. Now that the date is confirmed for May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital cheekily reminds everyone, “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 lineup of smaller-scale games, including titles like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. Whether they plan to unveil a sequel to one of these beloved series or introduce something entirely new is still up in the air. Among their upcoming releases are Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, slated to launch before the end of 2025. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are expected in 2026, though developer No Brakes Games has confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 will not see a release 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 launch, GTA 6 is already shaping up to be a monumental video game release. As the first numbered installment in Rockstar’s celebrated sandbox series since 2013, anticipation is high, and many are eager to secure their copy on launch day. Devolver Digital is uniquely positioning itself to capture some of that excitement in true Devolver Digital fashion, though the specifics of their strategy remain to be seen.

For more insights, you can explore Rockstar’s history of delaying its big-budget releases. Additionally, learn how a game like GTA 6 impacts more than just Rockstar’s plans by clicking here.