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Fire Emblem and Hades-inspired RPG flees from Ocarina of Time remake: "Definitely not because Zelda shadowdropped its release date right after we announced ours"
Studio Daimon has moved up the release date for its "spicy" Fire Emblem and Hades-inspired tactical RPG, Food Devils, to November 3rd. This adjustment comes after Nintendo surprise-announced the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for November 5th, leading to a humorous scheduling conflict.
"I would 100% prioritize [GTA], and now I don't have to": Ex-Nintendo marketing lead says "thank god" the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is dodging GTA 6, because even she'd pick Rockstar
A former Nintendo marketing lead, Krysta Yang, praised the decision to launch The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on November 5, two weeks before Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 release. Yang believes this strategic spacing allows players to enjoy the shorter Zelda title before diving into Rockstar's highly anticipated blockbuster, a move she sees as smart for both Nintendo and players.
Godzilla Remaster Devs Explain Why They Aren’t Worried About Releasing Near GTA 6
Developers of the upcoming Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee: Remastered are not concerned about releasing near Grand Theft Auto 6, as the November 3rd release date was chosen to honor Godzilla's birthday. Senior designer Simon Strange stated that the proximity to Grand Theft Auto 6 was not a consideration during their planning, emphasizing that Godzilla fans would purchase the game regardless of its release date.
Godzilla Is Apparently Not Afraid Of GTA 6
Despite the impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026, Atari is reportedly planning to launch a remaster of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee on November 3, 2026. The remaster, handled by original developer Pipeworks, is expected for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, featuring updated graphics and online multiplayer. This move comes as many developers are avoiding releasing games near Grand Theft Auto 6's launch.
Outbound un-delays its launch by a few days to escape Subnautica 2’s release
The indie game Outbound has adjusted its launch date to May 11th to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Subnautica 2, which was originally set to release on May 14th. While the PC and Xbox versions will now launch on May 11th, the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions will still release on May 14th. The free demo for Outbound will be available until May 8th.