Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed shareholder concerns following Grand Theft Auto VI's unexpected delay.

Rockstar Games recently announced postponing GTA VI's release from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026 - bumping the anticipated launch from Take-Two's FY2026 to FY2027. This shift caused Take-Two's stock to drop nearly 8% in early trading.

In an official statement, Take-Two reaffirmed confidence in achieving record Net Bookings (revenue) growth during Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 despite the schedule change.

Zelnick emphasized full corporate support for Rockstar's decision: "We stand behind Rockstar's commitment to perfecting Grand Theft Auto VI. This groundbreaking experience demands the time necessary to exceed player expectations while upholding our uncompromising quality standards."

The CEO assured investors of impending "multi-year growth" across Take-Two's portfolio, though the delayed GTA VI launch creates noticeable financial impact. Current projections showed billion-dollar revenues planned within FY2026.

While Take-Two subsidiaries prepare other major releases - including Borderlands 4 (September), Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, plus upcoming Bioshock and Ken Levine's Judas projects - none match GTA VI's anticipated commercial scale.

The gaming community largely anticipated potential delays, though fans expressed disappointment about missing updated visuals alongside the announcement.