Take-Two doubles down on GTA 6 release date, expects net bookings to increase by 22%

Take-Two has published a new letter to shareholders informing them when the next shareholder meeting will be held, and it includes a statement from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick on the release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 and the expected success of the launch.

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Zelnick writes that Take-Two delivered "outstanding" fiscal 2026 results with $6.72 billion in Net Bookings, which is the net value of the products and services sold during a period of time. Additionally, approximately $750 million of that total was "above our initial guidance," with each of the company's labels beneath its umbrella exceeding internal expectations. As for the future, Zelnick writes that "Fiscal year 2027 has the potential to be a major inflection point" with "the planned release" of Grand Theft Auto 6.

As you can probably imagine, the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is central to Take-Two's financial strategy, with the company expecting fiscal net bookings of $8 billion to $8.2 billion, which would be up from the $6.72 billion in fiscal 2026. If accurate, Take-Two will see growth of approximately 19% to 22%. Additionally, fiscal year 2027 runs from April 2026 to March 2027, which means a November 19 launch for GTA 6 would leave roughly four and a half months of GTA 6 sales within that financial year.

"We are excited about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead - for our players, our Company, and our shareholders. Fiscal year 2027 has the potential to be a major inflection point for our Company, defined by groundbreaking entertainment experiences - led by the planned November 19th release of Grand Theft Auto VI - creative and operational excellence, and record Net Bookings.

Backed by our flexible balance sheet and expected operating cash flow of more than $1 billion this fiscal year, we are positioned to realize the creative and commercial potential of our franchises, pursue accretive M&A opportunities and invest in technology that will unlock greater creative capabilities and operational efficiencies across our organization. We are exceedingly optimistic that these efforts will drive continued success and long-term shareholder value," wrote Zelnick

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Question #1

Does Take-Two confirm a specific release date for Grand Theft Auto VI?

Yes. In a letter to shareholders, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated the planned November 19th release date for Grand Theft Auto VI. He described the planned November 19th launch as central to fiscal year 2027 and Take-Two’s financial expectations.

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Question #2

How does Take-Two expect GTA 6 to affect fiscal year 2027 net bookings?

Take-Two expects GTA 6 to boost fiscal year 2027 net bookings to $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion, up from $6.72 billion in fiscal 2026, representing approximately 19% to 22% growth. The planned November 19 release would contribute roughly four and a half months of GTA 6 sales within that fiscal year.

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Question #3

What fiscal period does Take-Two count for fiscal year 2027 and how much of GTA 6 sales fall into it?

Fiscal year 2027 runs from April 2026 to March 2027, and a November 19 launch for GTA 6 would leave roughly four and a half months of GTA 6 sales counted in that fiscal year.

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Question #4

How much were Take-Two's Net Bookings for fiscal 2026 and how did that compare to initial guidance?

Take-Two reported $6.72 billion in Net Bookings for fiscal 2026. About $750 million of that total was above the company’s initial guidance.

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Take-Two will be hosting their next shareholder meeting on September 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. eastern time.