During a recent earnings call, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on Electronic Arts’ decision to become a private company through a new investment deal. According to GamesRadar, when asked about EA’s move, Zelnick jokingly said his own company is “always running scared,” implying they constantly feel competitive pressure.
He warned that overconfidence could hinder future achievements. He expressed optimism about the company’s current standing, noting that they were exceeding economic expectations due to strong creative performance – a pattern they’ve established. He believes maintaining this creative edge will secure a bright future.
Take-Two Interactive has enjoyed successes, like the surprisingly strong sales of Mafia: The Old Country. However, according to CEO Strauss Zelnick, the company doesn’t celebrate these wins for long. Instead of resting on their achievements, they immediately focus on continuing to improve and striving for even better results. Zelnick explained that their philosophy is to avoid complacency and keep pushing forward.
When asked about Electronic Arts potentially going private and how that might impact Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick explained that while the move gives Take-Two some advantages in a competitive market, the company still needs to remain focused and avoid complacency.
He admitted it’s difficult to say how EA’s decision will impact Take-Two Interactive. While removing a major public competitor might offer some competitive advantages, he stressed they don’t take anything for granted. He explained they’re constantly vigilant and always anticipate challenges, so he doesn’t believe EA’s move will significantly change their approach.
We genuinely hope our competitors succeed. A healthy market benefits from strong companies – it’s better to have multiple players than just one. The competitive situation might change, or it might stay the same, but either way, our focus remains on creating the world’s best entertainment.
Zelnick pointed out that the success of Mafia: The Old Country proved his belief that engaging, self-contained stories offered at a reasonable price often lead to positive results for companies. However, Take-Two Interactive hasn’t shared specific sales figures for the game.
Electronic Arts is being bought by a group of investors – including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners – in a deal worth approximately $55 billion. This is a leveraged buyout, meaning Electronic Arts will take on debt as part of the purchase. It’s expected to be finalized sometime in the first quarter of 2027, and the full impact of the deal remains to be seen.
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2025-11-07 19:12