Take-Two Stock Rebounds After GTA VI Leak Concerns

Take-Two Interactive's stock rebounded on Thursday, recovering a significant portion of the value lost after leaked footage of the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI sparked investor concerns earlier in the week. The recovery followed a sharp decline triggered by the unauthorized release of gameplay material online.

Shares of Take-Two, the parent company of developer Rockstar Games, closed at $240.15 on Thursday, up $1.31 from the previous session. This advance restored approximately $582 million in market value, recouping about 58% of the roughly $1 billion in equity value lost on Wednesday. The stock had fallen $2.21 to $237.04 on Wednesday after the leaked material circulated widely on social media platforms.

The market turbulence began earlier in the week. On August 18, 2026, a group identifying itself as Cyberleek began posting videos purportedly showing gameplay from Grand Theft Auto VI. By August 20, multiple clips had surfaced, leading to a rapid sell-off. Take-Two's share price dropped from approximately $248.13 before the leaks to a low of around $231.60 within two days, erasing about $2.83 billion in market capitalization.

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