In true chaotic fashion, Devolver Digital has once again embraced its rebellious spirit—this time by promising to release a game on the exact same day as Grand Theft Auto VI. No matter when Rockstar’s next juggernaut lands, Devolver will be there, standing proudly (and probably ironically) in its shadow.
Now that Rockstar has officially confirmed that GTA 6 is launching on May 26, 2026, Devolver didn’t waste a second. In a cheeky social media post, the publisher responded with:
“You can’t escape us. May 26, 2026 it is then.”
This isn’t just some last-minute marketing stunt. Devolver had already made this bizarre commitment back in March, boldly stating they’d drop a game alongside GTA 6, regardless of what day that ends up being. What’s the game? Nobody knows yet. But speculation is already swirling, with fans pointing to possible 2026 releases like Enter the Gungeon 2 or even a long-awaited Hotline Miami 3—though the latter hasn’t been confirmed.
It’s a risky move—launching anything on the same day as one of the most anticipated games of all time is marketing suicide for most publishers. But Devolver isn’t most publishers. They’re betting on the same kind of cultural whiplash we saw with the unexpected success of the Barbenheimer film duo: two wildly different products, both thriving on the same day.
Whether this results in a bizarre indie vs. AAA moment that gamers won’t forget, or just another oddball stunt in Devolver’s history, one thing is clear—they’re not afraid to poke the giant.
And honestly? We’re here for it.
