Take Two Interactive has presented more than respectable figures for the third quarter of the financial year. Nevertheless, the focus remains on CEO Strauss Zelnick continuing to talk about 19 November 2026 as the release date for GTA VI.
However, the date is neither new nor set in stone, simply because the last release delay for the eagerly awaited game took place around six months before release. Nevertheless, it is naturally reassuring when Take Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says: “With ongoing momentum across many of our businesses, and the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19th, we continue to project record levels of Net Bookings in Fiscal 2027, which we believe will establish a new financial baseline for our business, set us on a path to enhanced profitability, and provide further balance sheet strength and flexibility.”
There is no doubt that GTA VI, if it is released, will be the market-defining release of 2026. Nevertheless, it would be a shame if this were to distract attention from the publisher's otherwise positive performance. In the third fiscal quarter, i.e. the period from October to December, Take Two Interactive reported a 25% increase in revenue to $1.76 billion. Net bookings also rose in this range. At the same time, the group was able to further reduce its quarterly loss.
As a result of the good sales and improving earnings situation, Take Two Interactive has also revised its forecasts for the current financial year upwards by around $100 million. These are ideal conditions for keeping investors happy while they wait for GTA VI.
