Take-Two Interactive says Grand Theft Auto VI is already “outpacing expectations significantly” months before launch as the publisher prepares for what it describes as a historic growth period driven by Rockstar Games’ upcoming release.
During its Fiscal Year 2026 earnings call, Take-Two positioned GTA VI as the centerpiece of the company’s future strategy, with CEO Strauss Zelnick describing Fiscal 2027 as a potential “breakout year” fueled primarily by the game’s release on November 19, 2026.
Zelnick called Grand Theft Auto VI “arguably, the most anticipated entertainment property of all time” and confirmed that Rockstar Games will officially begin its marketing campaign this summer.
Take-Two also revealed that it expects Fiscal 2027 Net Bookings to reach between $8 billion and $8.2 billion, with GTA VI serving as the company’s primary growth driver alongside its broader portfolio of sports, mobile, and live-service titles.
According to the publisher, the Grand Theft Auto franchise continues to build “incredible momentum” ahead of GTA VI’s launch. GTA Online recurrent consumer spending rose 5% year-over-year, while the recent “A Safehouse in the Hills” update was described as one of the best-performing updates in the game’s history.
The update added mansion properties, new vehicles, additional missions, GTA+ benefits, and the return of Grand Theft Auto V protagonist Michael De Santa.
Take-Two further confirmed that Grand Theft Auto V has now sold more than 230 million units worldwide, extending its position as one of the best-selling video games ever released. The company also stated that GTA+ subscriptions continue to grow significantly year-over-year thanks to ongoing content support and bundled offerings such as NBA 2K26 within the service.
Beyond GTA VI, Take-Two outlined an extensive multi-year release roadmap. Company president Karl Slatoff stated that the publisher currently plans to release 29 titles through Fiscal 2029.
Fiscal 2027 alone is expected to include six additional releases alongside GTA VI, including two mobile games, three sports titles, and one platform extension. Confirmed sports releases include NBA 2K27, WWE 2K27, and PGA TOUR 2K27.
Take-Two also plans to launch 22 more titles across Fiscal 2028 and Fiscal 2029. The lineup is expected to include five sports titles, three entirely new intellectual properties, and 13 projects tied to existing franchises, including sequels, remakes, remasters, and platform expansions.
The earnings call additionally highlighted strong performance from Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption franchise. Take-Two revealed that Red Dead Redemption 2 recorded its highest annual sales total since launch and has now surpassed 85 million units sold worldwide.
Financially, Rockstar Games is projected to account for roughly 36% of Take-Two’s total Net Bookings during Fiscal 2027. The company also expects operating cash flow to exceed $1 billion during the fiscal year, driven largely by GTA VI and its surrounding ecosystem.
