If there is any work in the gaming industry that everyone desperately avoids, then there is probably only one answer, and that is “Grand Theft Auto VI”. Since Rockstar confirmed that the game will be released on November 19, 2026, many manufacturers have been reported to be adjusting their schedules. Some analysts even believe that a large number of masterpieces this year will be launched in September and October because they do not want to hit the traffic monster GTA head-on.
As a result, just when everyone was busy dodging, Pocketpair, the developer of “Palworld”, suddenly posted a joke saying that since everyone was avoiding GTA6, they might as well let all the company’s projects be released on the same day. As soon as the news came out, players immediately gathered around to watch. Many people laughed and said that this was not a schedule at all, but a collective send-off.
Others avoid fighting, but Pocketpair chooses to rush the tower?
As we all know, GTA 6 is currently considered almost as one of the most dominant games of 2026. Both player attention and market expectations have reached an almost crushing level. Therefore, whenever a new game releases a release date, the first reaction of players is often not “is it fun or not?” but “has it hit GTA6?” This situation has even evolved into a meme in the gaming circle, as if just being released on the same day as GTA6 is tantamount to taking the initiative to challenge the big devil.
This is not brave, it is inconsiderate!
Of course, most players know that Pocketpair’s statement was a joke. After all, its most famous game “Palworld” itself has become popular through various online topics, and its official social account has never been very serious. However, the post still managed to spark discussion. Some players joked that this was “the bravest declaration of the year.” Others said that if a company really dared to launch a work on GTA6 that day, it would either have too much confidence in itself or give up the struggle completely. After all, before the official arrival of “GTA 6”, the most popular method in the entire gaming circle seemed not to promote it, but to study how to avoid Rockstar.