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Take-Two Interactive’s stock took a heavy hit after the company announced a major delay for GTA VI. Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on November 19, 2026, instead of its previously expected May 2026 window.
Moments after Rockstar Games revealed the delay on social media, Take-Two Interactive’s stock (TTWO) plunged almost 10% in after-hours trading.
Ownership and Development
Take-Two Interactive is the parent company and publisher of the Grand Theft Auto series. Its Rockstar Games label develops the franchise, including GTA VI.
Take-Two acquired the studio that became Rockstar North in 1999, securing full ownership of the Grand Theft Auto IP. The company manages the publishing, marketing, and distribution of all Rockstar titles.
The success of GTA games is vital to Take-Two’s financial performance. The franchise has historically contributed a large portion of the company’s revenue. Analysts expect GTA VI to generate extraordinary earnings that could fundamentally reshape Take-Two.
Take-Two Stock Dropped in Minutes
The stock fell from $252.50 per share to $219.87 at 4:06 PM Eastern, only a minute after Rockstar’s announcement. The NASDAQ stock exchange had already closed for the day at 4:00 PM, making the drop part of the after-hours trading session.
Since then, the stock has slightly recovered to $234.88, but it remains down 17.52 points (−6.94%) from its previous close.
For comparison, Take-Two’s stock reached a high of $258.10 on September 26 and $262.29 on October 20. Within just over a month, the company’s share price has tumbled by $42.42 between its highest and lowest points.
Delay Announcement by Take-Two
The delay was officially confirmed during Take-Two Interactive’s November 2025 earnings report. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said that the extra development time is needed to ensure the game reaches the level of polish players expect.
BREAKING: Take Two stock, $TTWO, falls as much as -18% after announcing that GTA6 will be delayed until November 2026. pic.twitter.com/xVKdZSRNqX
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 6, 2025
This isn’t the first delay for GTA VI. The game was initially planned for a fall 2025 release, which was later pushed to May 2026, and now finally to November 19, 2026. Rockstar clarified that the move gives the team more time to refine the final product.
Despite the delay, GTA VI remains one of 2026’s most anticipated games. Fans and investors alike are keeping a close eye on Rockstar’s next moves as development continues.
Market Impact and Outlook
The six-month delay sparked a sharp reaction on Wall Street, reflecting how closely investors tie Take-Two’s financial outlook to the success of GTA VI.
While the company’s stock is recovering gradually, the delay underscores the high stakes surrounding Rockstar’s biggest project yet. Still, the promise of a polished, next-generation GTA experience continues to keep global anticipation sky-high.
I don’t think I’ll be around to see GTA 6 $TTWO 📉 pic.twitter.com/mxdT7uwZaj
— Philip McKinley (@Philip_McKinley) November 6, 2025
