"Take-Two CEO Optimistic About Nintendo Switch 2"

With the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 less than a month away, the gaming industry is buzzing with anticipation. Amid discussions on pricing, tariffs, and game key cards, one third-party publisher, Take-Two Interactive, expresses a strong sense of optimism about the upcoming console.

In a recent Q&A session with investors following the company's full-year earnings report, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, shared his enthusiasm for the Nintendo Switch 2. He highlighted that Take-Two plans to launch four titles on the new platform, marking a significant commitment compared to their previous engagements with Nintendo's consoles. Zelnick stated:

"We're launching four titles with Nintendo Switch 2, and that's I think a bigger array of releases than we've ever offered before with a new Nintendo platform. Historically, being a third party in the Nintendo business has been a bit challenging. I think Nintendo has been very forthcoming in addressing that. And we're stepping up too, because we have great optimism for the platform. In terms of what we would bring to any platform, we address it on a case-by-case basis, we obviously want to be where the consumers are. But we would not necessarily bring every title to every platform. There are also great catalog opportunities as well."

The titles set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 include Civilization 7 on the console's launch day, June 5, followed by entries from the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series (specific titles and release dates yet to be confirmed), and Borderlands 4 on September 12. These choices reflect Take-Two's existing portfolio on the original Nintendo Switch, suggesting a continuation of successful franchises on the new hardware.

Zelnick's comments hint at potential future expansions, possibly including titles from Take-Two's extensive back catalog. While a port of GTA 6 seems unlikely, fans might hold out hope for GTA V to eventually make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2.

In a pre-investor call discussion, we had the opportunity to speak with Zelnick about Take-Two's quarterly performance, including insights into the development timeline of GTA 6 and his thoughts on the game's recent delay to next year.