Palworld lead John "Bucky" Buckley jokes about launching Palworld 1.0, Palfarm, and a dating sim alongside GTA 6 as rival titles avoid the November 2026 release window.
As rival games continue to avoid the November 2026 release window to sidestep competition with Grand Theft Auto 6, Palworld lead John "Bucky" Buckley has joked that Pocketpair might instead go "all in" and launch Palworld 1.0, Palfarm, and a dating sim right alongside Rockstar’s highly anticipated title. The comment, made in a tongue-in-cheek tone, highlights the growing trend of developers shifting their release dates to avoid the gravitational pull of GTA 6.
Confirmed vs Speculative: What’s Actually Happening
The source article notes that while Buckley’s remarks are clearly humorous, they reflect a real-world challenge in the game industry: the difficulty of competing with a title as massive as GTA 6. Several high-profile games, including Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Control Resonant, and Silent Hill: Townfall, have opted for a late September 2026 release to avoid clashing with GTA 6. Meanwhile, November 2026 appears nearly empty, with GTA 6 as the only major title expected.
Devolver Digital has also made headlines by stating it will publish a game on the same day as GTA 6, regardless of the final release date. Pocketpair’s joke about launching multiple Palworld projects at once is a lighthearted but pointed commentary on the crowded and shifting release landscape.
Why This Matters for FiveM and GTA RP Communities
For FiveM server owners and GTA RP community operators, the GTA 6 release window is more than just a scheduling event—it’s a potential shift in player behavior and resource allocation. If GTA 6 dominates the November 2026 spotlight, it could lead to a temporary drop in activity on FiveM servers and RP communities, especially among players who prioritize new releases.
Developers and resource teams working on FiveM scripts and GTA RP tools may also need to adjust their release strategies. A GTA 6 launch could either create a vacuum in the market for alternative content or force them to compete for attention in a more fragmented landscape.
