Take-Two: GTA 6 Pre-Orders Far Exceed Forecasts

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of the Grand Theft Auto series and parent company of Rockstar Games, disclosed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI far exceeded the company’s internal forecasts. The disclosure was made in a brief company statement that did not include specific pre-order figures or an updated sales forecast.

It attributed the higher-than-expected pre-order volume to strong consumer interest and increased attention following the game’s official reveal. The company did not provide a breakdown of pre-orders by platform, region or retail channel.

The publisher noted the pre-order performance could affect revenues during the title’s launch window and contribute to both digital and boxed sales totals, but it has not quantified any financial impact. No timeline was provided for releasing additional details or figures.

Grand Theft Auto is one of the industry’s best-known franchises; prior entries generated substantial revenue for the publisher. Take-Two has used large-scale game launches and recurring live-service revenue across its portfolio in recent years.

Investors and analysts are expected to seek more information in upcoming earnings reports and shareholder communications. Take-Two indicated it will provide further details as they become available.