# GTA 6 pre-orders are ‘far above initial expectations’ but NBA 2K27 was ‘below our forecast’, Take-Two says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gta-6-pre-orders-are-far-above-initial-expectations-but-nba-2k27-was-below-our-forecast-take-two-says/
- Published: 2026-11-10T10:01:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T22:52:20+00:00
- Original publisher: VGC
- Original article: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-pre-orders-are-far-above-initial-expectations-but-nba-2k27-was-below-our-forecast-take-two-says/
- Topics: Basketball, Entertainment, Gaming, GTA 6, TV

## Key points

- GTA 6 pre-orders are well above Take-Two’s initial expectations.
- NBA 2K27 sold over 4 million copies but missed its forecast.
- Take-Two is keeping guidance near $8 billion ahead of GTA 6’s release.

## Summary

Take-Two says pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are far above its initial expectations, but it is keeping its financial guidance largely unchanged because the game is close to release. The contrast with NBA 2K27, which fell short of the publisher’s forecast despite a strong launch, highlights the uncertainty behind its projections.

NBA 2K27 has sold more than 4 million copies since its release in early September and delivered the second-highest net bookings in the series’ history. Take-Two raised its full-year net bookings forecast slightly, from $7.9–$8.1 billion to $7.98–$8.18 billion; chief executive Strauss Zelnick said it would know more after GTA 6 launches. He also said live services and recurrent consumer spending still account for the vast majority of the company’s business.

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