Rockstar's GTA 6 could potentially face release setback: Here's why

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Take-Two Interactive Software, Rockstar's parent company, whose recent earnings meeting shed light on potential developments. According to reports from GameSpot and transcriptions from Seeking Alpha, Take-Two revised its revenue forecast for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), adjusting it downward from $8 billion to $7 billion. While Take-Two's CFO, Lainie Goldstein, did not offer explicit commentary on this adjustment, the lowered forecast stands in contrast to previous discussions during a 2023 earnings meeting.

The initial $8 billion revenue forecast for FY25 had suggested a plausible release window for GTA 6 within that timeframe, given the significant revenue the title is expected to generate. However, the $1 billion reduction in projected revenue for FY25 has fueled speculation that GTA 6 may have been postponed to FY26, potentially indicating a release after April 1, 2025. While the purported delay could imply a shift to a different fiscal year, it might also signify a slight extension within FY25.

If accurate, such an adjustment could offset the $1 billion reduction while still aligning with the $7 billion revenue forecast outlined in the recent earnings call. Consequently, if Take-Two's forecast holds true and the speculated delay materializes, it suggests a deferral of revenue rather than a fundamental financial setback. Despite these financial indicators, both Rockstar and Take-Two have remained tight-lipped regarding a specific release window or date for GTA 6.