GTA 6: Take-Two shares soar after Rockstar announcement

The actions of Take-Two Interactive, dona da Rockstar Games, rose up to 9.4% in Nasdaqem New Yorkin negotiations this Wednesday (8) after investors received the first confirmation of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). In a simple post on Twitter, the Rockstar announced that the first trailer for its next game will arrive in December.

In August of this year, the CEO of Take-Two, Strauss Zelnick, stated to the press that investors and the company were optimistic about delivering record results in the coming years. The statement already suggested news about the launch of GTA 6.

“We are excited to tell you that in early December we will release the first trailer for the next ‘Grand Theft Auto’”, wrote Rockstar Games on its social networks.

In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution.

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) November 8, 2023

Optimistic market

A Wedbush Securitiesone of the largest investment banks in the United States, revealed that the company’s sales could reach US$8 billion in fiscal year 2026. For fiscal 2024 first quarter earnings, total net reserves grew 20%, and among the largest contributors were Grand Theft Auto Online e GTA V.

Speaking of which, the latest title in the Grand Theft Auto V franchise has become one of the most successful electronic games in history, selling 185 million units and revenues of US$8 billion since its launch in 2013. As a result, expectations are high for the future GTA 6.

GTA V is one of the most successful entertainment products in history.Fonte:  GettyImages

So far, all we know about the game are leaks. Rockstar Games was previously hacked and cybercriminals published several pre-production images of the game. Speculation suggests that the game will have two protagonists, a man and a woman, and will take place in Vice City, which is similar to Miami.

Official details about the game arrive in early December. Stay tuned to Voxel’s YouTube and Instagram so you don’t miss any news about the game!