Devolver Digital Launches New Game on GTA 6 Release Day

Rockstar Games has officially announced that the highly anticipated 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 plans to release a mystery game on the very same day. This audacious move showcases Devolver Digital's signature chaotic marketing strategy, which they seem committed to pursuing.

Devolver Digital cheekily announced their intentions on X/Twitter, stating, "You can’t escape us. May 26, 2026 it is then." This announcement follows their earlier pledge to launch a game coinciding with Rockstar's reveal of the GTA 6 release date. Now that the date is set for May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital is ready to challenge the gaming giant head-on.

You can’t escape us.

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

— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 2, 2025

Known for its diverse portfolio of indie titles such as Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb, Devolver Digital has yet to reveal whether this mystery game will be a sequel or an entirely new venture. The company's upcoming projects, including Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, are slated for release before the end of 2025. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are on the horizon for 2026, though developer No Brakes Games has confirmed that Human Fall Flat 2 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 until its launch, GTA 6 is already poised to dominate the gaming world as the first numbered entry in Rockstar's iconic sandbox series since 2013. Fans are eager to secure their day-one access, and Devolver Digital is looking to carve out its own niche amidst the frenzy in their uniquely bold style. Only time will tell how this strategic move will play out.

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