Pre-Sales Exceed Expectations

According to Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, pre-sales for “Grand Theft Auto VI” have “ran far in excess of our expectations.” This optimistic outlook indicates a strong demand for the game ahead of its anticipated launch.

Launch Details and Pricing

“GTA VI” is set to debut on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S platforms, with a standard edition priced at $79.99 and an ultimate edition at $99.99. Although specific pre-order figures remain unconfirmed, Zelnick noted that detailed performance information will be released after the game’s launch.

Historical Pre-Order Success

The recent pre-order numbers align with previous disclosures from Take-Two and Rockstar, which highlighted that initial pre-orders began in June and quickly reached unprecedented levels.

Support for Workers’ Unionization

On the regulatory front, SAG-AFTRA recently expressed their support for the unionization of Rockstar Games workers. When approached for comment regarding this development, Zelnick refrained from making any statements.

Future Availability on Other Platforms

Regarding potential future releases for other platforms, including PC and Nintendo Switch 2, Zelnick deferred to Rockstar, stating, “information always comes from our labels” and leaving further announcements to the game’s developers.

Financial Performance of Take-Two Interactive

In its latest earnings report, Take-Two revealed that game revenue for the quarter spanning July to September reached $1.38 billion, complemented by $121 million generated from ad sales. However, sales for the “NBA 2K” series did not meet expectations.

The company reported a loss per share of $0.29, with net bookings reaching $1.6 billion, contrary to Wall Street’s forecast of a steeper loss per share of $0.86 on anticipated revenue of $1.66 billion.