Take-Two Interactive has once again demonstrated its unwavering dominance in the industry by releasing its financial report for the quarter ending June 2025. Legendary franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption are breaking sales records, while CEO Strauss Zelnick announced ambitious goals and new games for the future.
Take-Two’s latest figures prove that the success of its flagship series is no coincidence. Here are the highlights and records.
GTA and Red Dead Redemption are unstoppable
The Grand Theft Auto series is once again the star of the report. Total series sales have risen from 450 million units in the previous quarter to approximately 455 million. Grand Theft Auto V, one of the best-selling games of all time, continues its incredible run, maintaining 215 million units sold.
Red Dead Redemption, another flagship series for the company, continues to grow in strength. The series’ total sales have risen from 100 million to over 104 million units, while Red Dead Redemption 2 alone has sold over 74 million to over 77 million units. The game also holds the title of the best-selling game in the US in dollar terms for the last seven years.
Take-Two’s success isn’t limited to just these two series. The latest figures for other major series are as follows:
- NBA 2K Series: Over 162 million units sold worldwide.
- Borderlands Series: Over 94 million units sold in total (Borderlands 3 alone has over 23 million units).
- Sid Meier’s Civilization Series: Nearly 77 million units sold.
The company’s portfolio includes 13 different series, including Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, NBA 2K, Borderlands, BioShock, and Mafia, each with over 5 million units sold.
According to its financial statements, Take-Two increased its net bookings by 17% in the quarter, reaching $1.42 billion and GAAP net income by $1.50 billion. Following these strong results, CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed his optimism about both the current situation and the future.
Zelnick said, “Our first-quarter results demonstrate continued uninterrupted demand for our core franchises. The Grand Theft Auto series, in particular, once again exceeded our expectations. Player engagement has skyrocketed thanks to the excitement generated by Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 and the new content coming to GTA Online. The number of new players joining GTA Online has increased by 50% compared to last year.”
Zelnick concluded his remarks on an exciting note for the future. Zelnick stated: “We are excited about the positive momentum of our company. We are highly anticipating the releases of Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, and Borderlands 4 this quarter. As we approach the launch of the most ambitious portfolio in our history, we are confident in our ability to deliver meaningful returns for our shareholders.”
