Devolver Digital Throws Down the Gauntlet to Rockstar Games Following GTA 6 Delay

The recent announcement that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed to May 26, 2026, brought a sense of relief to many publishers previously worried about competing with Rockstar’s inevitable blockbuster. But indie publisher Devolver Digital took a different approach — by throwing down the gauntlet.

In a tongue-in-cheek response to the delay, Devolver Digital reaffirmed its earlier statement that its next game would launch on the same day as Rockstar’s highly anticipated crime epic. And despite the new date, the publisher says it’s sticking to that plan.

The identity of Devolver’s mystery title remains unknown, though fans are already speculating about a potential sequel to Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. The announcement quickly went viral, racking up over 1.6 million views, with the community responding in classic internet fashion — with memes.

The delay of GTA 6 has stirred up a storm online — we’ve collected the best fan reactions here. Meanwhile, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reported that no one at Rockstar seriously believed the game would make its original 2025 release window.