Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026, setting the stage for what is likely to be the most anticipated game launch of that year. In a playful twist, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has declared its intention to release a new game on the very same day. The company humorously challenged the dominance of GTA 6's launch with their own announcement on X/Twitter. With GTA 6 now having a confirmed release date, Devolver Digital is gearing up to unveil a mystery title on May 26, 2026, in what can only be described as a bold and chaotic marketing move that they seem committed to following through on.
Devolver Digital's cheeky response came after they had previously vowed to launch a game coinciding with Rockstar's announcement of GTA 6's release date. Now that the date is set for May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital is ready to make their move, stating, "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
With an impressive portfolio that includes titles like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb, Devolver Digital has a wealth of options for what they might release. Whether it will be a sequel to an existing franchise or an entirely new game is still up in the air. The company has other projects on the horizon, such as Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, both slated for release before the end of 2025. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are expected in 2026, although the developers of Human Fall Flat 2, No Brakes Games, have already confirmed that their game 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 more than a year to go before its launch, GTA 6 is already shaping up to be a monumental event in the gaming world. As the first numbered entry in Rockstar's acclaimed sandbox series since 2013, anticipation is sky-high, with fans eager to play from day one. Devolver Digital is attempting to capitalize on this excitement in true Devolver style, though the exact nature of their strategy remains 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.
