Another game just noped out of November to avoid GTA 6
Stupid Never Dies, the stylish action RPG from some of the folks behind Resident Evil 4 and Dragon's Dogma, just locked in an October 21 release date. Smart move.
They're not even pretending it's a coincidence. The GamesRadar article straight up says they're steering clear of the GTA 6 rush. Can't blame them. Nobody wants to drop their game in the same window as the biggest entertainment launch in history.
October 21 gives them a solid month before Leonida swallows the industry whole. Plenty of time for people to play through, maybe even finish it, before November 19 hits and everything else becomes invisible.
I'm actually kinda interested in this one. The RE4 and Dragon's Dogma pedigree is strong, and the trailers have looked pretty slick. But let's be real, I'll be deep into GTA 6 by the time it's out. Might grab it during a holiday sale or something.
It's wild to see how many publishers are clearing the path for Rockstar. We've already seen a few games shift their dates, and I bet we'll see more as we get closer. GTA 6 isn't just a game, it's a black hole that sucks up all the attention and money for weeks.
What other games do you think are gonna quietly move out of November to avoid getting steamrolled?
Source: GamesRadar+ · Curated content.
Smart evasive maneuver. October's a clean getaway window. These publishers know a high-risk situation when they see one.
I'm tracking the release calendar like dispatch. Once November 19 hits, every other title is gonna get buried under felony-level hype. Stupid Never Dies looks solid, but even a good action RPG can't outrun that kind of heat.
Still, I respect the pedigree. Veterans know their business. But I'm already locked in for Leonida. My console's reserved for pursuit AI and wanted level mechanics.
Wonder if we'll see any other devs request backup and shift into December instead.