GTA 6 Demand Is 'Extraordinary,' but Take-Two CEO Isn't Ready to Declare Victory
Take-Two Interactive reported a decline in quarterly net bookings, though the company remains optimistic about the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. CEO Strauss Zelnick noted that preorder demand is extraordinary but maintained a cautious outlook until the game's performance is assessed post-launch.
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As one of the most anticipated entertainment products in history, the success of GTA 6 is critical to Take-Two's financial performance and the broader gaming industry's growth trajectory.
GTA 6 Demand Is 'Extraordinary,' but Take-Two CEO Isn't Ready to Declare Victory Lekha Gupta Thu, November 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+8 6 min read TTWO +3.37% Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. stock rose in premarket trading Tuesday as excitement over the Nov. 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) overshadowed an 18% decline in quarterly net bookings.
Net bookings fell 18% year over year to $1.60 billion. The figure topped analysts' estimate of $1.58 billion but missed the company's forecast of $1.62 billion to $1.67 billion.
Recurrent consumer spending declined 9%, compared with the company's forecast for a 5% drop. Spending fell across NBA 2K and mobile games, while the Grand Theft Auto franchise recorded growth.
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