GTA 6 piracy "a fact of life," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says piracy is a "fact of life" ahead of GTA 6's launch. He downplays concerns, stating the company will use legal and technical measures if piracy becomes a serious problem. GTA 6 launches on November 19. Zelnick cites a "high-profile" game's rough release as a reason for delaying GTA 6.
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- ✓ GTA 6 piracy is "a fact of life," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick.
- ✓ Take-Two will use legal and technical measures if GTA 6 piracy becomes a serious problem.
- ✓ GTA 6 is set to launch on November 19.
- ✓ Zelnick cites a "high-profile" game's rough release as a reason for delaying GTA 6.
What changed
Strauss Zelnick explicitly called piracy "a fact of life" in a recent interview.
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GTA 6 piracy a "fact of life" says Take-Two CEO
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says piracy is a "fact of life" ahead of GTA 6's launch. He downplays concerns, stating the company will use legal and technical measures if piracy becomes a serious problem. GTA 6 launches on November 19. Zelnick cites a "high-profile" game's rough release as a reason for delaying GTA 6.
Why it matters
GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games of the year. Piracy has long been a concern for game developers. Take-Two's approach to piracy may set a precedent for the industry. The game has been delayed to ensure quality.
What is confirmed
- GTA 6 piracy is "a fact of life," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick.
- Take-Two will use legal and technical measures if GTA 6 piracy becomes a serious problem.
- GTA 6 is set to launch on November 19.
- Zelnick cites a "high-profile" game's rough release as a reason for delaying GTA 6.
Still unconfirmed
- Reported PS5 firmware requirements could prevent GTA 6 from running on publicly jailbroken consoles.
What to watch next
- GTA 6 launch on November 19
- piracy rates after GTA 6's release
- Take-Two's response to piracy post-launch
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