Take-Two Interactive

Take-Two raised its outlook for fiscal 2027, citing preorders for GTA 6 that are above expectations. In the second quarter, revenue fell 16% to $1.5 billion and the GAAP net loss was $54 million. Analysts expect GTA 6 to sell roughly 40 million copies in the first four months and to generate $3–5 billion, which is needed to cover high development costs. A union vote is pending at Rockstar’s UK subsidiary, while the industry faces cost pressures and layoffs. » More on faz.net

Take-Two reported Q2 revenue of $1.50 billion and Net Bookings of $1.60 billion, both below expectations, while adjusted earnings per share of $0.99 were slightly above consensus. Recurring consumer spending fell nine percent; NBA 2K27 missed plan but delivered the second-highest series launch. CEO Strauss Zelnick said preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI are significantly higher; pre-load is available and the launch is scheduled for November 19. The outlook for FY2027 was raised to $8.0–8.2 billion in Net Bookings, sending the stock higher in after-hours trading. » More on deraktionaer.de

GTA VI will launch on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series; a PC version has not yet been confirmed. The game will be available only digitally; physical boxes will contain download codes only, and the preload starts on November 10 with up to 212 GB of storage required. Rockstar is running extensive marketing campaigns, with the budget estimated at over one billion dollars; collector’s and special editions and additional merchandise will be sold separately. » More on wiwo.de

Rockstar Games released the launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, prompting positive reactions and lifting Take-Two shares by about four percent. Speculation about impressive graphics — possibly captured on a standard PS5 — is further stoking expectations. Market participants see significant revenue and monetization potential from a new online mode and in‑game purchases, while risks remain due to high expectations. GTA VI is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. » More on deraktionaer.de

Rockstar Games published a 90‑second "launch" trailer for GTA VI a month before its release, captured entirely on PS5 and emphasizing the Miami‑inflected atmosphere. The clip includes a new track by Justice and a brief story teaser about protagonists Jason and Lucia caught in a statewide criminal conspiracy. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19 on PS5 and Xbox, while leaks and reports about further details continue to circulate online. » More on theverge.com