When will GTA 6 be released? Will Take Two Interactive Software stock be up for grabs?

The fall 2025 release date of Grand Theft Auto 6 was confirmed in TTwo's earnings report last month

Can investors profit from what might be the largest entertainment launch in more than ten years?

Rockstar's parent company, Take Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTwo), announced in its most recent earnings report last month that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will be released in the fall of 2025.

No specific date has been announced, but there are no worries about a delay.

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 - YouTube Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 - YouTube Watch On It has been in development for more than a decade and is considered one of the most significant entertainment releases in history. According to some experts, GTA 6 may even surpass content providers such as Netflix, TikTok, and YouTube.

Building on the success of Grand Theft Auto 5, which has sold 210 million copies, GTA 6 is anticipated to bring in billions of dollars for TTwo, the American company that owns Rockstar Games, the publisher of GTA.

According to TTwo's earnings call, GTA's membership is still increasing by 10% annually. This is likely to get worse in GTA 6.

After the industry's pandemic growth slowed, gaming stocks fell out of the top tier of popular stocks.

However, there are hopes that the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 will transform the fortunes of TTwos (NASDAQ:TTWO) and have a knock-on effect on other game publishers.

After all, players have been waiting more than ten years for Grand Theft Auto 6, which will have more features, realistic graphics, and artificial intelligence. Since AI has been driving gaming technology, investors have already been closely monitoring companies like Nvidia.

GTA 6 is predicted by analysts at DFC Intelligence to bring in over £3 billion in the first 12 months of its release and £1 billion in pre-orders alone.

Although TTwo has not yet provided a specific date, the company stated during its quarterly earnings call on February 6 that the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to occur in the fall of 2025.

Is TTwo a wise investment choice?

Due to the anticipation that GTA will revolutionize gaming and digital entertainment, TTwos' stock has already increased by 32% in the last six months.

Market analyst Sam North of eToro told BFIA: "Gamers have been anticipating the next installment in one of the greatest entertainment franchises ever, Grand Theft Auto 6, for more than ten years. Excitation and anticipation for Take-Two Interactive are growing as its release is anticipated in 2025.

"TTwo, though, is under tremendous pressure to perform. Even though last quarter's revenue exceeded forecasts, it still represented a year-over-year drop, and analysts anticipate only a modest 38% increase in revenue this quarter. Development costs are also going up, and the gaming industry as a whole is dealing with challenges like dwindling consumer spending and growing scrutiny of monetization tactics.

TTwo creates and releases games primarily through Zynga, 2K, and Rockstar Games.

"Despite TTwo's impressive history, there are risks associated with its reliance on well-known franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. The excitement of investors may quickly wane if GTA 6 falls short of the extremely high standards. The company intended to diversify revenue streams by purchasing Zynga for almost £13 billion, but the outcome has been uneventful thus far. "At the same time, the 2020 stock price peak looms large, leaving little room for new investors looking for upside," North stated.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is a "take two lives and dies" game, according to Morningstar's bear view, and if it fails, "the stock will likely get crushed and the ability to invest in the future will be hindered."

GTA 6 will "ride the popularity of the 200 million-plus copies of GTA 5", according to the bulls. It is also probably going to make a lot of money from in-game purchases.

How might GTA affect the video game industry?

With the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 growing, it would take a catastrophic event for it to fail.

However, if it is successful, its success may help other gaming stocks. Other game publishers may raise their prices in response to GTA 6's anticipated retail price of around £82. Additionally, it might lead to an increase in digital entertainment in general.

"The potential cultural and economic impact of Grand Theft Auto 6 is undeniable. If the launch proceeds as planned, it could not only help TTwo but also give the gaming industry, which has been struggling since its peak in 2020, a much-needed boost," North stated.

Since Roblox's earnings are released prior to the open, investors will also be keeping an eye on them as a possible indicator of general trends in the gaming sector. Furthermore, Electronic Arts recently fell 20.4% year over year short of revenue projections, underscoring the difficulties faced by major publishers. Take-Two's shares could plummet if it makes a mistake, but if it succeeds, it could reaffirm its position as the industry leader in gaming.

For the record, analysts predict that the stock will rise by 10%, reaching a mean price target of £202, which would return us to the stock's previous all-time highs. Will it succeed? Investors will be hoping. Go ahead and play.