Take-Two Interactive

Fans had speculated that Rockstar and Take-Two would embrace a digital-only approach. Not having Xbox or PS5 discs at stores before the GTA 6 release date might prevent spoilers or piracy. In February, when asked about delaying a physical copy for this reason, Zelnick responded, “That’s not the plan.” More recently, in May, the CEO teased that the title would launch with a “big physical component.” Technically, the executive told the truth. With the standard and ultimate editions, buyers can collect a case to celebrate the arrival of the open-world crime epic. Yet, its large physical presence

With the Best Buy email surfacing on May 13th, the stock closed at its highest price since January 2026 the next day. Rising by as much as 10%, the value of Take-Two surged by $2 billion. Once skepticism grew over the pre-order timing, shareholders’ enthusiasm cooled. Still, it wasn’t until the company’s fiscal report on May 21st that a noticeable selloff began. On May 27th, the stock opened at 11.5% below its May 14th peak. Part of the explanation may be that Rockstar Games didn’t set a price or allow buyers to reserve its title. An anticipated third trailer has also yet to premiere. Although

Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick insists review scores are as important as they’ve ever been ahead of the release of GTA 6. Speaking to The Game Business, Zelnick said “of course” the critical reception was important for the upcoming blockbuster action game, and that it matters as much today “as it has in the past.” “Rockstar’s scores are typically in the mid-90s, sometimes high 90s,” he said. “Not many games can say that. And that’s a reflection on Rockstar’s commitment to quality.” Rockstar’s last two games, 2013’s Grand Theft Auto 5 and 2018’s Red Dead Redemption 2, both managed a 97 Metacriti