Rockstar Games has officially announced that the much-anticipated 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, seizing the spotlight of what promises to be the most significant gaming event of 2026.

Devolver Digital, known for its quirky marketing, took to X/Twitter to humorously announce its plan to release a new title on the same day as GTA 6's launch. This cheeky move comes after Devolver had previously vowed to release a game coinciding with Rockstar's announcement of GTA 6's release date. True to their word, as soon as Rockstar set the date for May 26, 2026, Devolver Digital chimed in with a bold 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

With a rich portfolio including beloved titles such as Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb, Devolver Digital is keeping fans guessing about whether this mystery game will be a sequel or an entirely new venture. The company has other games in the pipeline, including Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman, slated for release before the end of 2025, and Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2 expected in 2026. However, 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

As the launch date for GTA 6 looms more than a year away, anticipation is already sky-high. This will mark Rockstar’s first numbered installment in their iconic sandbox series since 2013, and the gaming community is eager to experience it from day one. Devolver Digital's strategy to capitalize on this monumental release in its own unique way adds an intriguing twist to the narrative, though the details of their plan remain under wraps.

For those interested in more background, 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.