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Take-Two CEO Signals Premium GTA 6, Rules Out In-Game Ads Before 2026 Debut

Zelnick predicts GTA 6 will attract nearly every eligible console player over 17.

Overview

  • Speaking on The Game Business, Strauss Zelnick said it is hard to imagine a console owner over 17 choosing not to play Grand Theft Auto 6.
  • He rejected interstitial advertising for a full-price release, saying ads would be unfair in a game people pay around $70–$80 for.
  • He referenced a $70–$80 price point as typical for premium titles, which outlets interpreted as a hint rather than an official MSRP.
  • Rockstar and Take-Two have set the console release for November 19, 2026, with pricing, editions, and PC timing still unannounced.
  • He dismissed concerns that players have aged out of the series, arguing audiences remain engaged with entertainment they loved at 17.