Take-Two removes DEI references from 2025 annual report

Take-Two Interactive, the gaming company publisher of successful titles such as Grand Theft Auto, has removed all mention of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) from its just-released 2025 annual report in a low-key move. The new version of the report no longer speaks of previous DEI efforts or awards for LGBTQ support. Instead, it adds a more generic section on "Community and Engagement," which marks a significant shift in company messaging.In its 2025 report, Take-Two replaced the former "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" section with one called "Community & Engagement." The new section deletes former highlights of underrepresented group programs and has deleted mention of LGBTQ-related awards or DEI milestones.Rather, the report brings in a more general term: "diversity of thought." Language now centers on innovation and teamwork from diverse points of view, instead of demographic or identity-based inclusion. A sentence in the new report states, "We firmly believe that diversity of thought drives the innovation that is integral to our success."This change departs from identity-driven initiatives previously typical in reports, indicating a shift in the way that the company presents its corporate values internally to the public and investors.There has been no formal release from Take-Two clarifying the change. The change was implemented silently, and when contacted by the media, the company refrained from comment.This revision is not isolated to Take-Two. A number of major corporations in various sectors have recently made changes to their public filings to more broadly reference employee engagement and workplace culture. But unlike some others, Take-Two's revision stands out for the elimination of all DEI language and successes.The company continues to describe efforts to build a cooperative work environment but does so in more general terms than previously. Whether this represents an actual change in internal strategy or merely a restatement to use in public documents is uncertain.Take-Two's 2025 annual report shows a distinct change in tone, substituting its previous DEI language with more abstract messaging around community and diversity of thought. Although the company has not given a reason, the shift is part of a greater trend found in other major corporations. Take-Two's dedication to inclusion seems redefined and not abandoned for the time being.Also Read: GTA 6 story mode to last 45–50 hours, leaks suggest