This announcement follows Devolver Digital\\'s earlier promise to release a game coinciding with the GTA 6 release date. Known for its quirky and bold marketing strategies, the company seems determined to follow through on this plan. Devolver Digital\\'s catalog boasts a rich variety of smaller-scale titles, including fan favorites like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. It remains unclear whether they will launch a sequel to an existing series or unveil an entirely new game.

In the meantime, Devolver Digital has several other projects on the horizon, such as Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, set to release before the end of 2025. Additionally, fans can look forward to Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 in 2026. However, No Brakes Games, the developer behind Human Fall Flat 2, has confirmed that their game will not be part of the May 26 showdown.

With more than a year until launch, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already generating immense excitement as Rockstar\\'s first major entry in the beloved sandbox series since 2013. Many are eagerly preparing to dive into the game on day one. Devolver Digital\\'s strategy to release a game on the same day reflects their unique approach to marketing, and it will be intriguing to see how they execute this plan.

For more insights, you can explore Rockstar’s history of delaying its big-budget releases. Additionally, to understand the broader impact of a game like GTA 6 on the industry, click here.

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Devolver Digital Dares to Launch Game on GTA 6 Release Day

Author : Nora

May 12,2025

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 mystery game on the very same day, aiming to share the spotlight with what promises to be the biggest game launch of 2026. Devolver Digital cheekily announced this plan on X/Twitter, emphasizing their commitment to this audacious marketing move with the 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

This announcement follows Devolver Digital's earlier promise to release a game coinciding with the GTA 6 release date. Known for its quirky and bold marketing strategies, the company seems determined to follow through on this plan. Devolver Digital's catalog boasts a rich variety of smaller-scale titles, including fan favorites like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. It remains unclear whether they will launch a sequel to an existing series or unveil an entirely new game.

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 launch, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already generating immense excitement as Rockstar's first major entry in the beloved sandbox series since 2013. Many are eagerly preparing to dive into the game on day one. Devolver Digital's strategy to release a game on the same day reflects their unique approach to marketing, and it will be intriguing to see how they execute this plan.

For more insights, you can explore Rockstar’s history of delaying its big-budget releases. Additionally, to understand the broader impact of a game like GTA 6 on the industry, click here.