Devolver Digital Launches 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 quirky twist, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has seized the opportunity to make waves of its own, planning to release a new game on the same day. In a playful jab at the anticipated blockbuster launch of 2026, Devolver Digital took to X/Twitter to reveal its intentions, stating, "You can’t escape us."

This audacious marketing move comes after Devolver Digital's earlier promise to launch a game coinciding with Rockstar's announcement of the GTA 6 release date. With the date now set for May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital seems committed to this chaotic strategy, at least for the time being.

You can’t escape us.

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

— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 2, 2025

Devolver Digital boasts a rich catalog of indie hits including Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb, among others. Whether they will unveil a sequel to an existing title or introduce something entirely new on May 26, 2026, remains a mystery. The company has several upcoming projects slated for release before the end of 2025, such as Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are expected in 2026, though No Brakes Games has confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 will not be part of the May 26 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 poised to dominate the gaming world, marking Rockstar's first major installment in the iconic sandbox series since 2013. Fans are eager to secure their spot on day one, and Devolver Digital is looking to carve out its own niche amidst the frenzy in its uniquely Devolver way. The full impact of this strategy will unfold as we approach the release date.

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