US Gaming Stocks Surge 4 Trillion Won on GTA6 Anticipation

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) saw its shares climb 6.23% on the Nasdaq, finishing at $229.49 per share. The surge added about $2.8 billion to its market capitalization in one day, lifting it to roughly $42.5 billion (approximately ₩57 trillion).

The company has announced it will report its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results on May 21. With excitement building around the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, investors are closely watching for any updated guidance during the upcoming conference call. CEO Strauss Zelnick’s recent comments—emphasizing that GTA 6’s price will feel “highly reasonable” to consumers while aiming to make it the most massive entertainment release in the series’ history—have further bolstered market sentiment.

Headquartered in New York, Take-Two Interactive is a premier video game publisher that owns leading franchises such as Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K through its subsidiaries Rockstar Games and 2K. GTA 6, currently in development exclusively for next-generation consoles and slated for release on November 19, 2026, is viewed as a pivotal catalyst that could drive the company’s performance and valuation over the coming years.