Take-Two Interactive's stock surged nearly 5 percent after rumors surfaced that Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders would go live on May 18. The share price jumped $10.79 to $237.78, adding nearly $2 billion in market value.
Rumor originated from leaked affiliate email
The rumor originated from an alleged leaked email sent to an affiliate partner marketplace. Neither Take-Two nor Rockstar has confirmed any pre-order details for the highly anticipated game.
The stock movement reflects investor excitement around GTA 6, one of the most anticipated titles in gaming history. Take-Two has not commented on the pre-order rumor or provided any official timeline for the game's release.
According to Insider Gaming, the pre-order claim is based on an unverified email. The company has not confirmed the launch window for pre-orders or the game itself.
Source: Take, Insider Gaming
