Devolver Digital Challenges GTA 6 with Same-Day Game Launch

Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026. In a bold move, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has cheekily announced its plans to launch a new game on the very same day. The company playfully took to X/Twitter to share this news, positioning itself to ride the wave of what promises to be the most anticipated game launch of 2026.

Devolver Digital's announcement comes after they had promised to release a game coinciding with Rockstar's reveal of GTA 6's release date. True to their word, they've set their sights on May 26, 2026, with a spirited message: "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

Known for its quirky and diverse library of games including hits like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb, Devolver Digital has yet to reveal whether this mystery title will be a sequel or a fresh new game. In the meantime, fans can look forward to other upcoming titles like Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman before the year ends, and Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 in 2026. However, developer No Brakes Games has confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 will steer clear of the May 26 date.

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 launch, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already shaping up to be a monumental release. As the first numbered entry in Rockstar's beloved sandbox series since 2013, anticipation is sky-high. Devolver Digital is cleverly aiming to capture some of that excitement with its characteristic flair, though the exact nature of their plan remains a mystery for now.

For more insights, delve into Rockstar’s history of delaying its big-budget releases. Additionally, explore how a game like GTA 6 impacts more than just Rockstar's schedule by clicking here.