Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Comments On GTA 6 Delay

In a statement released on Take-Two’s investor relations website, CEO Strauss Zelnick said that the company supports Rockstar’s decision to make sure the game is as polished as it needs to be before launch.

“We support fully Rockstar Games taking additional time to realize their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI, which promises to bea groundbreaking, blockbuster entertainment experience that exceeds audience expectations,” Zelnick said. “While we take the movement of our titles seriously and appreciate the vast and deep global anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence. As we continue to release our phenomenal pipeline, we expect to deliver a multi-year period of growth in our business and enhanced value for our shareholders.”

In addition to his statement on the delay, the company says it still expects to “achieve sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in Fiscal 2026 and 2027.”

What do you think of GTA 6’s delay to 2026, and Take-Two’s response to it?