Finally, Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts may mark their calendars: Rockstar Games has officially announced that the much awaited “Grand Theft Auto VI” will launch in the fall of 2025. This information was released concurrently with Take-Two Interactive’s quarterly earnings report, which showed a $2.9 billion deficit for the three months ending March 31, 2024.
The significant defeat, meanwhile, shouldn’t lessen the anticipation for “GTA VI.” Take-Two blames certain accounting charges, such as an impairment charge on goodwill and acquisition-related costs, for the financial setback. The company remains optimistic about its future and continues to predict sequential sales increase for the upcoming years. Take-Two’s confidence is further reinforced by recent acquisitions such as Gearbox, the creator of the well-known “Borderlands” franchise, and ongoing cost-cutting initiatives. Although “GTA VI” won’t have a direct financial impact in fiscal year 2025, it is expected to be a significant source of revenue in that year.
After a decade after “Grand Theft Auto V,” the December reveal teaser for “GTA VI” broke all previous records for YouTube views, demonstrating the enormous fan demand. Although the precise release date is still unknown, CEO Strauss Zelnick promises a future announcement that will be consistent with Rockstar’s marketing approach.
In spite of the reported loss, Take-Two’s main business is very strong. The continued success of “Grand Theft Auto Online” and “NBA 2K24” ensures that the company has a financially solid year. In addition, other titles such as “Red Dead Redemption 2,” “Red Dead Online,” and successful mobile games make Take-Two even stronger in the industry.
Looking into the future, Take-Two is looking forward to finalizing the Gearbox acquisition soon— which will bring under it the developer of “Borderlands” and “Tiny Tina’s Wonderland” under 2K publishing house. Moreover, Take-Two expects net bookings for fiscal year 2025 to be around $5.55-$5.65 billion, with an expected net loss of $674-$606 million; however, given that “GTA VI” is scheduled for release next year after this financial report period — this major title is anticipated to have a significant financial impact on them.
Fans may anticipate a blockbuster release that lives up to the franchise’s heritage even though “Grand Theft Auto VI” has a confirmed release window and Take-Two is still financially strong.
