Rockstar Owner Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 Release Date Still on Track, Says 'GTA 6: An Extended Look' Will Help Grow 'Consumers' Passion and Anticipation'

Rockstar owner Take-Two has affirmed that the November 19 release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on track, emphasizing that the upcoming 'Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look' will further boost consumer passion and anticipation for the game. The company reported impressive first-quarter earnings for its 2027 financial year, with GTA 5 sales surpassing 230 million worldwide and registering a 3% increase in microtransactions.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is the second best-selling video game of all time, trailing only Minecraft's 400 million copies sold. Take-Two did not disclose the figures for GTA 6 preorders or revenue generated from them but noted that overall revenue for the quarter was $1.39 billion, slightly surpassing their prediction of $1.32-$1.37 billion.

The financial statement also highlighted NBA 2K's 7% growth in Recurrent Consumer Spending (RCS), with the franchise concluding a record year. NBA 2K27 is scheduled for release in September. The company expressed optimism about the upcoming financial year, anticipating it to mark an "inflection point" that would set the foundation for new levels of success and groundbreaking entertainment experiences.

Take-Two expects overall revenue for the year to be between $8-$8.2 billion, representing approximately 20% growth over the previous fiscal year. The company also mentioned the support for various other games such as Borderlands 4, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, and WWE 2K26, which have contributed to player engagement and sentiment.