Take-Two's stock takes a hit after GTA 6 release window announced for fall 2025

Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company, officially confirmed the release window for GTA 6 recently, which undoubtedly rejoiced the gaming community. However, the former company’s share price on the stock market started to fall after the announcement. It was above $145 before the announcement, but it fluctuated and dropped multiple times after the announcement.

According to a renowned insider named Ben (X/@videotechuk_), shareholders are unhappy as the release window falls in the last quarter of the calendar year 2025.

GTA 6 release window announcement caused Take-Two Interactive’s stocks to fall

On May 17, 2024, Take-Two Interactive took a hit after announcing a window for the GTA 6 release date. Ben also shared a graph showing how the shareholders reacted to the announcement.

The company’s shares went through multiple fluctuations and, at the time of writing this article, it stands at $142.50.

The most recent value of Take-Two Interactive’s share price (Image via Google)

Some fans tried to theorize why Take-Two Interactive’s stock price dropped after the Grand Theft Auto 6 announcement. One user named Ameer (X/@SynthPotato) commented:

“Same thing happened with RDR2 back in 2017, this is normal”

Many other GTA 6 fans also pointed out that the stock price drop is a good thing and that the company should not rush the project because of this.

While the upcoming game’s release window has been narrowed down, Rockstar Games has yet to release a new GTA 6 trailer. The community has been eagerly waiting for the studio to drop more information about the game.

FAQ

Did Rockstar Games announce the Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release date?

No. Rockstar Games has yet to announce a PC port for Grand Theft Auto 6. As per the latest statement of Take-Two Interactive, the game is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.

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Mridul completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies. His career as a journalist began at Sportskeeda, and he has been associated with the Esports & Gaming division for over 1.5 years. He has produced 1600+ articles on Grand Theft Auto, his favorite gaming franchise of all time.

Mridul writes detailed and well-researched articles, relying solely on official sources and reputable insiders for credible information. His immense love for the GTA series shines through in his work, which resonates with readers, with five of his articles having crossed the 100,000 reads mark each. Overall, his reads count stands at close to 8 million.

GTA: Vice City served as Mridul's introduction to Rockstar Games, and he has dedicatedly made his way through the publisher's catalog since then. If given a chance, he would love to drop into the world of Bully and relive his school days. However, he would like to recommend Grand Theft Auto 4 to beginners due to the depth of its narrative and in-game mechanics.

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