Grand Theft Auto 6 launch set for Nov 19 2026; Take‑Two posts record earnings

Take‑Two Interactive confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version to follow later. The company reported fiscal‑year‑2026 net bookings of $6.72 billion, roughly $750 million above its original forecast, even though GTA 6 sales are not yet included. CEO Strauss Zelnick called the upcoming year a "major turning point" for the firm. Analysts project the game’s first‑week revenue between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion, based on pre‑order figures estimated at $260 million and expected sales of 37‑51 million units. The release is being hailed as the largest entertainment launch in the industry’s history. Fans have also spotted a fan‑created painting that appears to reveal the outline of the new game’s map, adding further hype ahead of the release.