Take-Two CEO Bullish on Nintendo Switch 2

As Nintendo Switch 2's launch approaches within weeks, Take-Two Interactive stands out among third-party publishers expressing confidence in the new console. Despite ongoing discussions about pricing strategies and market challenges, the publisher's CEO Strauss Zelnick shared enthusiastic optimism during today's investor Q&A session following their annual earnings report.

Take-Two's Strong Nintendo Commitment

When questioned about their support for Nintendo's upcoming hardware, Zelnick revealed an unprecedented commitment: "We're preparing four major titles for Nintendo Switch 2, marking our most substantial launch lineup ever for a new Nintendo platform." He highlighted Nintendo's improved third-party relationships, noting they've become "significantly more welcoming" compared to previous console generations.

A Strategic Approach to Platform Support

Zelnick emphasized Take-Two's thoughtful platform strategy: "We carefully evaluate each title individually, prioritizing platforms where our fans are most engaged." While confirming four existing franchises - including the launch day release of Civilization 7 and the September debut of Borderlands 4 - he suggested potential for expanded offerings from their catalog, though tempered expectations about seeing their entire portfolio or major titles like GTA 6 appearing anytime soon.

The confirmed lineup combines familiar franchise support with new possibilities:

• Civilization 7 (June 5 release date)
• NBA 2K series (specific titles undetermined)
• WWE 2K series (specific titles undetermined)
• Borderlands 4 (September 12 release)

During our exclusive pre-call interview with Zelnick, we discussed Take-Two's current performance across all platforms, including insights about GTA 6's development progress following its recent delay to 2026.