Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 Faced Budget and Schedule Challenges, Says Co-founder

TL;DR
Dan Houser revealed that the development of Red Dead Redemption 2 was extremely challenging, being behind schedule and over budget, with significant pressure to succeed, but the game ultimately became critically acclaimed. He highlighted the game's themes of searching for meaning in a violent setting and praised the team's dedication to realism. Additionally, Rockstar recently faced layoffs amid union disputes, and Houser has since started a new studio working on a sci-fi game.
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- Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says Red Dead Redemption 2 was "behind schedule" and "over budget so much I didn’t want to think about it" The Game Post
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Had A Lot of Internal Doubt As The Project Was Overbudget, Says Dan Houser Tech4Gamers
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Was ‘Doubted’ Because of Budget and Time Issues Insider Gaming
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