Take-Two Interactive (TTWO, Financial) saw its shares slip about 0.5% on Thursday—yet again proving that even juggernaut franchises need more than a hint of news to truly move markets.
The catalyst? Rockstar Games quietly tossed up a Grand Theft Auto 6 page in Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox Store. Xbox Series X|S owners can now wishlist the game and even grab a tiny 328 MB pre-download, which promptly shows the cover art before closing—hardly the full 150 GB package anyone expected.
It's easy to get hyped, but investors are keeping their cool. With the official release set for May 26, 2026, key details like the real file size, pricing tiers and PC specs remain under wraps.
Until those arrive, the stock is unlikely to spark a major rally off this tease alone. Even so, Take-Two's still up roughly 31% year-to-date and has climbed nearly 54% over the past 12 months, riding high on Grand Theft Auto 5's astounding 215 million sales.
This minor pullback highlights one thing: excitement for blockbuster titles needs real info—trailers that reveal gameplay, preorder slots and technical breakdowns—before players and investors alike hit “buy.”
Keep an eye out for Rockstar's next leaks. When file sizes, price tags or system requirements finally drop, TTWO's share price could get its next big boost.
