Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick sees piracy as a persistent risk and may resort to legal and technical measures if it becomes a problem. The statement comes shortly before the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, also known as GTA VI, a Rockstar Games title from the company associated with Take-Two.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Zelnick pointed to obstacles to the spread of unauthorized versions. They include the file sizes and the complexity of games and platforms.

The executive also expressed concern about the risks surrounding the business. In his remarks, he said he was “worried about everything all the time.”

The comments addressed piracy in the industry in general terms, without announcing any specific technology for GTA VI.

In its annual report for the fiscal year ending in March 2026, Take-Two stated that its software is subject to piracy and unauthorized copying. The company said it seeks to incorporate protective measures, although piracy could affect its profitability.

In August, Take-Two requested subpoenas for Microsoft and Discord, a communication and online community platform. The requests sought information to identify individuals allegedly responsible for publishing copyrighted GTA VI content. The documents concern material such as images, dialogue, and audiovisual content—not the distribution of pirated copies of the game. Sources: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/take-two-boss-strauss-zelnick-isnt-too-concerned-about-piracy-ahead-of-gta-6-even-if-he-is-worried-about-everything-all-the-time/ and https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.671027/gov.uscourts.nysd.671027.1.0.pdf

Grand Theft Auto VI is Rockstar Games' next title and is set in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida. It is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Sony's video game console, and Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S consoles.