Take-Two Reports $1.39 Billion in GTA 6 Pre-Orders

Take-Two Interactive has reportedly accumulated an unprecedented $1.39 billion (approximately ₹11,600 crore) in sales solely from Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders. Publisher Rockstar Games continues to experience overwhelming consumer interest for the upcoming title. Take-Two Chief Executive Officer Strauss Zelnick defended the game's premium pricing, asserting that video game prices have not kept pace with inflation and that the quality of both the Standard and Ultimate Editions justifies the price points.

Parent company Take-Two confirmed that the highly anticipated release date for Grand Theft Auto VI remains firmly on track for Fall 2025. The company plans to release a promotional segment titled 'GTA 6: An Extended Look' to further build consumer excitement and sustain long-term engagement. This promotional strategy aims to showcase the advanced graphical fidelity and gameplay systems developed for next-generation consoles.

The staggering revenue figures highlight the immense global commercial strength of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, which has a massive, passionate player base in India. Indian console and PC gamers are expected to be major contributors to the game's global sales upon release. Analysts expect the launch to catalyze premium console sales and stimulate local retail gaming distribution networks across metro cities.