Take-Two Interactive released its Q3 2026 earnings results on February 4, 2026, reaffirming Grand Theft Auto VI’s release date of November 19, 2026. The company also announced that Rockstar Games will start its launch marketing campaign for the title this summer.
The earnings release included a statement provided to IGN: “Our execution throughout Fiscal 2026 has been extraordinary and we are highly confident as we approach Fiscal 2027 – which promises to be groundbreaking for Take-Two and the entire entertainment industry – led by the November 19th release of Grand Theft Auto VI with Rockstar’s launch marketing set to begin this Summer.” This follows two previous delays from the original fall 2025 target.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed strong confidence in an interview. When asked about the release date, he said, “I feel good about it. Very good about it.” Zelnick noted this differed from prior statements, adding, “Of course. Because any time you’re getting closer to marketing beats, you’re obviously in a place where your confidence level is as high as it can be.”
Grand Theft Auto VI ranks among the most anticipated games, with leaks and AI-generated footage spreading widely on social media last year. Its delays have drawn significant attention. Two cinematic trailers have debuted, showcasing dual protagonists Duval and Lucia Caminos in the setting of Leonida, Florida, which includes Vice City. No gameplay footage has appeared yet.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise performed strongly in the quarter despite the absence of Grand Theft Auto VI. GTA+ membership levels nearly doubled year-over-year and outpaced forecasts. Zelnick credited the Safehouse in the Hills update for GTA Online with contributing to Grand Theft Auto V’s success. The game has sold more than 225 million units lifetime.
Take-Two reported net bookings of $1.76 billion for the quarter, exceeding expectations. The company raised its full-year net bookings outlook to $6.65 billion to $6.7 billion, reflecting approximately 18 percent year-over-year growth. Nearly half of the full-year earnings, to be reported next quarter, will come from the mobile business, Zynga.
