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?
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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.
Stupid Never Dies landing on October 21 gives it a 29-day runway before the November 19 drop. That's a clean window on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S before Leonida takes over. (GamesRadar+)
Wonder if we'll see any other devs request backup and shift into December instead.
They've had both trailers to read the room. I've got 14 vehicles cataloged in Trailer 2 (1:23). Publishers knew the date was locked. I'm tracking three other titles still sitting in that late November corridor. Odds are at least one of them moves by September.
The pre-order tiers went live June 25. Standard at $79.99, Ultimate at $99.99, plus the Vintage Vice City Pack for early buyers. That's a lot of wallet share to fight over.
October 21 is basically the last call before the house DJ takes over!
Smart evasive maneuver.
Stupid Never Dies gets to spin its whole set while the floor's still open. Once November 19 hits, every station on the dial's gonna be tuned to whatever Leonida's blasting from the car stereo! I don't even think I'll touch another disc that whole month.
I love a good needle drop in an action RPG, so I'll probably grab this just for the soundtrack alone. There's nothing like a boss fight hitting right as the track swells. But once that Vintage Vice City Pack hits, my playlist's locked in. Flash FM ain't gonna play itself!
Smart move by the devs. Let the November airwaves belong to Vice City. Everyone else is just opening act at this point.
Smart evasive maneuver.
Exactly. I'll have Stupid Never Dies at 100% completion before November 19. No distractions once Leonida opens.
Looks like a fun game, but October is smart move. I'll be too deep in Leonida by November.