GTA 6 not only generated excitement among fans who have been waiting for a new installment for years. At the same time, the release window of the game causes significant stress for other publishers in planning their own projects. However, one publisher makes a bold statement.
Why do publishers have such respect for GTA 6? According to forecasts, GTA 6 is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time, which would completely overshadow other games that might be released at the same time. For this reason, many publishers are willing to postpone their own project releases by a few weeks to avoid this time frame.
In this anxious mood among game publishers, however, there is one who does not fear GTA 6 as the final boss. Instead, they makes a statement on X that leaves other publishers in the shadows.
Here you can see the trailer for the long-awaited and feared GTA 6 from Rockstar Games:
“Let them know you are not afraid”
Which publisher dares to make the statement? The post is from the publisher Devolver Digital, who has published games like Inscryption (2021) and Cult of the Lamb (2022). They do not share the opinion of their colleagues who are willing to be influenced by the release of GTA 6. Instead, they state the following:
“We will release a game on the very same day and at the same time as GTA 6.” (Devolver Digital via X)
What is the reaction to this? With this provocatively relevant statement, Devolver Digital is unafraid to mock the attitudes of other publishers. This receives a humorous yet enthusiastic response in the comments.
- TripleAndy suggests: “Make sure it’s an open-world shooter.”
- ChitoGamingLive says: “Let them know you are not afraid.”
- And Synth Potato finds that it would even make total sense: “When you think about it, it makes business sense. Usually it’s a game against four others, but if released alongside GTA 6, it will be a 1v1.”
Why is the release of GTA 6 such a milestone? Gamers have been waiting for over 10 years for a sequel to GTA 5, which was released in September 2013. According to an analysis by DFC Intelligence, the revenue from the new GTA is expected to be double that of its predecessor within the first 12 months after release. You can learn more about this analysis and forecast in this article here on MeinMMO: A report says: GTA 6 will be more successful on release than the two biggest films of 2024 combined
