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Investor Presentation: November 2025

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Take-Two Interactive is currently executing its most ambitious expansion strategy to date, supported by a record development headcount of over 10,000 staff and a pipeline headlined by the scheduled November 19, 2026, launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. This growth is positioned within a global interactive entertainment market projected to reach $216 billion by 2028, fueled by a 4% compound annual growth rate in mobile gaming and the continued maturation of ninth-generation console install bases. The company’s competitive advantage rests on a portfolio of 13 franchises that have each sold over five million units, most notably Grand Theft Auto V at 220 million units and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 79 million units. The current fiscal landscape is defined by the successful integration of Zynga and a strategic shift toward a mobile-first revenue model, which now accounts for 51% of the firm's $5.6 billion in annual net bookings. This mobile ecosystem, which has surpassed 10 billion total downloads, utilizes a "Bold Beat" live services strategy to drive recurrent consumer spending. Meanwhile, the core console and PC segments remain anchored by the perennial success of NBA 2K and recent high-profile releases such as Borderlands 4 and Civilization VII. These titles maintain high engagement levels through deep monetization and strong critical reception across major platforms. Looking toward the 2026–2028 fiscal period, the strategic focus emphasizes a "hybrid+" mobile catalog and a robust slate of "Immersive Core" titles. In addition to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto entry, the pipeline includes Mafia: The Old Country and continued expansion of the Borderlands franchise. By leveraging Rollic’s massive hyper-casual reach alongside deep-engagement intellectual properties, the organization aims to maximize player retention and scale its financial performance across all major gaming segments globally.

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