GTA 6 owner Take-Two not for sale, Zelnick says
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told David Rubenstein that the company can do very well as an independent business, ruling out a sale after Electronic Arts went private in a $55 billion deal. He made the comments in an interview reported by GameSpot on 13 November 2026.
What did Strauss Zelnick say about Take-Two being sold?
Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has said the company is not looking to sell itself, after Electronic Arts was taken private in a $55 billion deal. He spoke to David Rubenstein in an interview reported by GameSpot on 13 November 2026.
Zelnick said Take-Two's results show it can do very well as an independent company. He described the business as already at scale and in good financial shape, with a strong pipeline of games ahead.
Why does the EA deal matter for Take-Two?
EA's move to go private, backed by an investor group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has led to questions about which big publisher might be bought next. Take-Two owns Rockstar Games, the studio behind GTA 6.
Zelnick's comments push back on the idea that Take-Two would follow EA. In his view, the company does not need outside ownership to succeed.
What does this mean for GTA 6?
GTA 6 is still set for release on 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version has been announced.
Zelnick's remarks suggest the game will launch under the same company structure as planned, with Take-Two staying independent for now.
What we're still waiting on
- Any official statement from Take-Two beyond Zelnick's interview comments
- Whether other publishers face takeover interest after the EA deal
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