Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026. In response, indie game publisher Devolver Digital has playfully declared its intention to launch a new game on the very same day. With a lighthearted jab at what promises to be the monumental launch of 2026, Devolver Digital took to X/Twitter to reveal their bold move.

Now that GTA 6 has a confirmed release date, Devolver Digital is gearing up to release a mystery title on May 26, 2026. This playful yet strategic move showcases Devolver Digital's characteristic chaotic marketing approach, and they seem committed to following through on this plan.

This announcement follows Devolver Digital's earlier promise to launch a game coinciding with Rockstar's long-awaited GTA 6 release date. With the date now set for May 26 of next year, Devolver Digital cheekily proclaimed, "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

Devolver Digital boasts an impressive lineup of smaller-scale games, including titles like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. It remains to be seen whether the mystery game will be a sequel to an existing series or an entirely new venture. The company's upcoming releases before 2025 ends include Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman. Additionally, Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 are slated for 2026, though No Brakes Games, the developer behind Human Fall Flat 2, has confirmed that it will not launch on the same date as GTA 6.

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 release, GTA 6 is already shaping up to be a blockbuster video game. It marks Rockstar's first numbered entry in their acclaimed sandbox series since 2013, and fans are eagerly preparing for its launch. Devolver Digital, in true Devolver Digital fashion, is aiming to capture some of the spotlight with their mystery title, though the exact nature of their plan remains under wraps.

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