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GTA VI launch and fiscal 2027 bookings forecast

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  1. Development

    Take-Two sticks to annual bookings outlook, says on track for 'GTA VI' November launch

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  2. · date approximate Background

    Take-Two began taking pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25, 2026.

    On June 25, 2026, Take-Two began accepting pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI. Regarding the initial reception, CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that the sales figures were unprecedented, astonishing, and astronomical, noting that neither Take-Two nor the wider industry had seen such numbers before.

    While describing the reception as exceptional, Zelnick cautioned against treating pre-orders as confirmed sales, as they are subject to cancellation and may reflect demand being pulled forward from post-launch periods.

  3. · date approximate Background

    Grand Theft Auto V was launched in 2013 and has sold nearly 230 million units since.

    Grand Theft Auto V was launched in 2013. Since its release, the title has sold more than 230 million units worldwide.