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Take-Two CEO predicts game streaming will be mainstream in about three years

In Take-Two’s latest financial report, CEO Strauss Zelnick said he expects players to be streaming games rather than using discs within about three years. He pointed to Sony’s decision to stop manufacturing physical discs and move to an all-digital model as part of the industry shift. Zelnick’s comments raise concrete questions about how major releases such as Grand Theft Auto 6 will be distributed and supported after launch.

• Strauss Zelnick made the prediction in Take-Two’s most recent financial report, forecasting widespread game streaming in roughly three years.
• Zelnick cited Sony’s choice to cease production of physical disc-based games and pivot to an all-digital approach as evidence of the changing market.
• The shift toward streaming and all-digital distribution prompts questions about distribution methods and post-release support for major titles like GTA 6.