Holy smokes, gamers—Rockstar has officially dropped the bomb on us: Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to hit shelves on May 26, 2026. It’s been a long wait since 2013, and after years of teasing, we’re all buzzing about what newest mayhem awaits in the sprawling sandbox universe of GTA. But check this out—in true Devolver Digital fashion, they’re not about to let Rockstar have all the fun.
In a delightful mix of cheeky humor and bold ambition, the indie powerhouse Devolver Digital announced via their Twitter (nicely pinned for your scrolling pleasure) that they’re set to launch a mystery game on the exact same day. Their tweet summed it up perfectly: “You can’t escape us. May 26, 2026 it is then.” Talk about making a statement! It’s a chaotic, “everything-goes” marketing move that’s as offbeat as their game catalog feels.
For those who haven’t spent quality time with their insane library of indie hits, Devolver is the creative force behind cult favorites like Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, The Messenger, Katana Zero, and Cult of the Lamb. This new mystery venture has the potential to either piggyback on one of these legendary series or be an entirely fresh creation—exactly the kind of gamble that only Devolver can pull off.
The company isn’t stopping there. They’ve got some more treats lined up: upcoming games like Baby Steps and Stick It to the Stickman are due before the end of 2025. Then in 2026, we’re looking at big names like Enter the Gungeon 2 and Human Fall Flat 2. But here’s the kicker—No Brakes Games, the team behind Human Fall Flat 2, quickly clarified on Twitter that their game will definitely not be sharing May 26, 2026 with GTA 6 or the mystery drop. So if you’re waiting on your Human Fall Flat fix, don’t hold your breath for that exact day!
It’s fascinating to see how the ripple effects of Rockstar’s enormous release moment are stirring the entire gaming bowl. More than a year away, GTA 6 has already been positioned as a juggernaut in the industry, and everyone from indie publishers to developers is trying to carve out a slice of that insane launch day excitement. Devolver Digital’s approach might just set the tone for an unorthodox, boundary-pushing celebration—because why not shake up the status quo when the spotlight is shining so brightly?
For those itching to dive deeper into the backstories behind Rockstar’s epic delays and the massive impact of such high-profile releases, IGN’s got you covered with more detailed reads on Rockstar’s notorious scheduling and its ripple effects across the industry.
As a longtime fan of both blockbuster epics and indie gems, I’m all here for this creative clash. Who said game launches need to follow a script when you can rewrite the rulebook with unexpected twists and plenty of laughs along the way?
Attribution: Michael Cripe, freelance contributor with IGN (be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky and Twitter).
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