May 2, 2025 5:39 PM IST
US Stock Market LIVE: Take-Two delays release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said its hit video game Grand Theft Auto VI, which was expected to launch in the fall, is now planned for release in May 2026. The shares tumbled 10% in premarket trading.
“We support fully Rockstar Games taking additional time to realize their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI, which promises to be a groundbreaking, blockbuster entertainment experience that exceeds audience expectations,” Chief Executive Officer Strauss Zelnick said in a statement on Friday.
“While we take the movement of our titles seriously and appreciate the vast and deep global anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence. As we continue to release our phenomenal pipeline, we expect to deliver a multi-year period of growth in our business and enhanced value for our shareholders.”
Rockstar Games, the studio behind the hit, has revealed little about GTA 6 aside from a a teaser trailer for the game in late 2023. The trailer, which has topped 200 million views on YouTube, shows the game is set in a fictional version of Miami. The game, which has already missed multiple deadlines, was expected to be the biggest release of 2025 and one of the most lucrative-games ever.