Continues to expect both record Net Bookings and record net cash provided by operating activities, in excess of $2.5 billion and $700 million, respectively

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2018-- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) today reiterated its financial outlook for its fiscal year 2019, ending March 31, 2019, which it originally announced on May 23, 2017.

The Company’s wholly-owned label, Rockstar Games, has announced that Red Dead Redemption 2, which had been planned for release during Spring 2018, is now planned to launch on October 26, 2018 to allow additional time to further polish the final product.

Despite this change, Take-Two continues to expect to deliver both record Net Bookings and record net cash provided by operating activities, in excess of $2.5 billion and $700 million, respectively, during fiscal year 2019, led by the launches of Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 and a highly anticipated new title from one of 2K’s biggest franchises.

As previously announced, Take-Two plans to report financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2018, ended December 31, 2017, after the market close on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. The Company plans to hold a conference call to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, which can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0984 or (201) 689-8577. A live, listen-only webcast and a replay of the call will be available at http://ir.take2games.com/.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through its wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as its new Private Division label. In addition, Take-Two owns Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Investor Relations Henry A. Diamond, 646-536-3005 Senior Vice President Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Henry.Diamond@take2games.com or Corporate Press Alan Lewis, 646-536-2983 Vice President Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Alan.Lewis@take2games.com