Take-Two Press Release About Net Bookings For Fiscal Year 2025 Suggests A Potential GTA 6 Launch As Soon As Next Year

Gaming giant Take-Two Interactive has hinted at a potential release window for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), the highly anticipated next installment in the renowned gaming franchise. The company's recent press release, alongside its yearly earnings report, outlined ambitious projections for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. While not explicitly mentioning GTA 6, Take-Two's financial goals and expected surge in net bookings suggest that the game's release is imminent.

Looking ahead, Fiscal 2025 is a highly anticipated year for our Company

Take two said in a press release

Take-Two expressed excitement for the upcoming Fiscal 2025, referring to it as a significant year for the company. They anticipate launching groundbreaking titles that will set new industry standards, leading to over $8 billion in Net Bookings and over $1 billion in Adjusted Unrestricted Operating Cash Flow. They aim to sustain this momentum, achieving even higher operating results in Fiscal 2026 and beyond.

In Fiscal 2025, we expect to enter this new era by launching several groundbreaking titles

Considering Take-Two's record-breaking net bookings in the past fiscal year, largely attributable to the acquisition of Zynga, it becomes evident that GTA, the company's flagship franchise, is a key player in achieving these ambitious financial targets. To reach their goal of $8 billion, Take-Two would likely require either substantial acquisitions, a substantial increase in game releases, or the launch of an extraordinary blockbuster game. The anticipation of higher takings in subsequent years further supports the notion that GTA 6 could serve as the driving force behind this revenue growth.

During a call with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, inquiries about the potential release of GTA 6 were met with neither confirmation nor denial. Zelnick explained that it is not customary for the company to discuss specific, unannounced titles in earnings reports.

Grand Theft Auto V, the previous installment in the series, remains the best-selling single game of all time. Its consistent sales performance, with approximately five million units sold per quarter, has contributed to the cumulative sales reaching an impressive 180 million units. Additionally, the online multiplayer component, GTA Online, has been a significant revenue generator for Take-Two. While Rockstar, the developer behind GTA, confirmed active development of GTA 6 last year, further details about the game's progress have been scarce. Leaks of incomplete game materials surfaced late last year, although Zelnick clarified that, from a business standpoint, they had no notable impact.

As fans eagerly await official announcements, the prospect of GTA 6 holds tremendous promise for the gaming industry and Take-Two's future success.