Take-Two Stock Surges Nearly $2 Billion on GTA 6 Pre-Order Rumors

Lena Fischer May 14, 2026 0 comments 1 min read

Take-Two Interactive stock surged nearly 5% after rumors that GTA 6 pre-orders would go live on May 18, adding nearly $2 billion in market value. Neither Take-Two nor Rockstar has confirmed.

Take-Two Stock Surges Nearly $2 Billion on GTA 6 Pre-Order Rumors

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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