‘Grand Theft Auto’ Publisher Swaps DEI for ‘Diversity of Thought’ in Annual Report
Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto VI, is forgoing any mention of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and promoting “diversity of thought" in its latest annual report.
The change, first spotted by Game File, is part of the company’s annual 10-K report, which offers insight into the company’s business, financials, and risk factors. In 2024, the report included a robust section about DEI, expressing support for groups working to “eradicate social injustice,” LGBTQ+ rights, and minority game design students, and “celebrating cultural differences” through employee groups.
In the 2025 report, Take-Two only mentions diversity in one area: “We firmly believe that diversity of thought drives the innovation that is integral to our success.” The report adds that the company aims “to provide an inclusive workplace in which everyone feels respected, heard, and safe,” but does not include commitments to provide scholarships to minority game design students, which were made in 2024.
“By empowering our colleagues to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and to take calculated risks, we believe that we have created an environment where our people can thrive,” the report reads.
The move is part of a growing trend of companies rolling back their DEI initiatives amid a crackdown on anything perceived as DEI by the Trump administration.
