Observed Signal · Nov 10, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Take-Two Mobile Bookings Fall 13% in Q2 FY27
Take-Two Interactive reported a 13% year-on-year decline in mobile net bookings to $707.6 million in Q2 FY27, driven by Zynga's Color Block Jam falling below its record performance from a year ago. Mobile accounted for 45% of total net bookings, up from 42%, though total net bookings fell 18% to $1.6 billion. Mobile net revenue decreased 11% to $731.1 million. CEO Strauss Zelnick said mobile performed in line with expectations, with Color Block Jam down double digits. Toon Blast grew 4% thanks to the new 'Beam' feature, and Words With Friends rose 6% following a Wheel of Fortune collaboration. Advertising revenue declined 9% to $121 million, though Zelnick highlighted an opportunity in brand advertising. Zynga is expected to contribute 34% of Take-Two's net bookings this fiscal year. CFO Lainie Goldstein forecast further mobile declines in Q3 due to Color Block Jam's success last year and moderating trends for mature Zynga titles.
Take-Two's Q2 earnings reveal a 13% decline in mobile bookings, highlighting challenges in the mobile gaming sector, but the company is positioning for growth in brand advertising within games, which is relevant for ad monetization.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Take-Two's mobile net bookings fell 13% year-on-year to $707.6 million in Q2 FY27.
- Mobile accounted for 45% of total net bookings, up from 42% a year earlier.
- Color Block Jam's net bookings decreased double digits compared to its peak in Q2 FY26.
- Toon Blast grew 4% due to the new 'Beam' feature, and Words With Friends grew 6% after a Wheel of Fortune collaboration.
- Advertising revenue declined 9% year-on-year to $121 million.
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“Take-Two Interactive reported Q2 FY27 financial results, with mobile net bookings falling 13% to $707.6 million.”
“Zynga's Color Block Jam failed to match its record performance, contributing to the decline in Take-Two's mobile bookings.”
“Zynga is expected to account for 34% of Take-Two's net bookings this fiscal year, behind Rockstar Games on 37%.”
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Take-Two: Mobile Share Narrows but Remains Majority
Take-Two reported fiscal Q1 net bookings of $1.39 billion for the three months to June 30, down 3% year-on-year but above guidance. Mobile remained the largest platform, contributing $739.5 million (53% of net bookings), down from 56% a year earlier, while console grew to 38% (from 33%). Mobile recurrent consumer spending fell 7% for the quarter; Toon Blast and Words With Friends grew 8% year-on-year and Top Eleven rose 15%. Take-Two posted a GAAP net loss of $34.1 million, partly due to a $43 million impairment after cancelling an unannounced third-party title. The company reiterated fiscal 2027 net bookings guidance of $8.0–$8.2 billion, anchored by Grand Theft Auto VI’s planned November 19 launch and strong preorder activity.
Publishers' Direct-to-Consumer Revenue in Q2 2026
PocketGamer.biz analyses direct-to-consumer (D2C) revenue for public mobile games companies for April–June 2026. Playtika reported $286.9m D2C revenue in Q2 (1.7% sequential decline, +63.1% Y/Y) with a 39.3% D2C share. Modern Times Group said D2C was 38% of group revenue while its Playamp division recorded 51% D2C. Stillfront reported D2C at 46% of bookings. G5’s store grew and direct mobile processing reached 17% of mobile gross. In social casino, SciPlay ($53m, 29% of earnings), Playstudios ($14.7m, +120% Y/Y) and DoubleDown ($40.5m, up from $10.7m) showed large D2C gains. The piece notes Apple’s proposal in the Epic case to allow up to a 15% commission for purchases outside the App Store, a potential structural factor affecting D2C economics.
Ubisoft Q1: Mobile Net Bookings Share Nearly Doubles
Ubisoft reported that mobile's share of its net bookings rose from 10% to 19% in Q1 of its new fiscal year, the largest platform growth. Consoles fell from 50% to 46%, PC rose slightly to 27%, and the 'other' category declined to 8%. The company generated €255.8 million ($291m) in Q1 net bookings, down 9% year‑on‑year but slightly above guidance, driven by a record quarter from the mobile game Invincible: Guarding the Globe. Digital sales fell to 81% of net bookings from 89% a year earlier. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot highlighted the game's contribution and reiterated disciplined execution and investment ahead of a stronger content cycle.
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