Take-Two’s story of the day may be Grand Theft Auto 6’s delay to late 2026, but the company’s investor call also revealed some info about its other titles. Borderlands 4 fell short of the publisher’s sales expectations despite the biggest launch in franchise history and its debut as the third-highest selling game of 2025.
While speaking with The Game Business, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick laid the blame for Borderlands 4’s performance on the optimization problems plaguing the PC port.
“The critical acclaim [for Borderlands 4] was superb, and we’re really happy with the release,” said Zelnick. “Equally, as you know, there were some challenges with the Steam release. [Developer] Gearbox has been addressing those challenges and will continue to do so. So, in terms of units sold out of the gate, the numbers were a little softer than we would have liked. In the fullness of time, we think it’s going to do great.”
It’s always interesting to see how game releases perform against expectations. Borderlands 4 has certainly generated a lot of buzz, and it’s intriguing to consider how it fits into the larger picture with upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto 6. Looking forward to seeing how things develop!
You’re right, it’s fascinating to analyze those performance metrics. It’s also worth noting how the ongoing excitement for GTA 6 might overshadow other releases, impacting their sales. It’ll be interesting to see how Take-Two adjusts their strategies moving forward.