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Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, has detailed his new projects at Absurd Ventures, including an open-world comedy and a dystopian sci-fi title. He confirmed he has not watched the recent GTA 6 reveal to maintain creative focus, as the game launches on November 19 without his involvement.
Dan Houser, GTA V and GTA VI writer and cofounder of Absurd Ventures, says publishers should offer physical game discs if fans want them, even as GTA VI launches digital-only and the industry leans toward digital updates for quality.
Dan Houser compares the design of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom to Hitchcock films, praising their cinematic and systemic gameplay that uniquely speaks the language of video games, highlighting Nintendo's polish and storytelling style.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the Grand Theft Auto series remains strongly tied to American settings due to its themes of Americana, guns, and larger-than-life characters, making a return to London or other international cities unlikely.
Rockstar's Dan Houser explained that GTA's focus on Americana, especially guns and larger-than-life characters, is why the series has never returned to London as a setting, despite a 1997 expansion that depicted the city in the 1960s.
A teaser for Red Dead Redemption 3 has surprised fans, with co-creator Dan Houser expressing strong emotional ties to the series and suggesting he may not be involved in future installments, leaving the franchise's next chapter uncertain.
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.
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, confirms he had no involvement in GTA 6 but believes the game will be great, despite not writing its story. He reflects on his past work, including Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 4, and discusses the development delays of GTA 6, which is now scheduled for release on May 26, 2026. Houser has since left Rockstar and started his own company, Absurd Ventures, working on new projects.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser considers Red Dead Redemption 2 the best game he worked on, praising its storytelling and emotional depth, while also highlighting the evolution of storytelling in the GTA series. He discusses the challenges of developing multiple projects and his new ventures after leaving Rockstar in 2020, including a comic series and a new studio.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser confirmed he was not involved in the writing of GTA 6, indicating a new direction for the game's story, and expressed confidence that the game will be exciting despite his departure from the storytelling process.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser considers Red Dead Redemption 2 his favorite project, praising it as the best realization of open-world storytelling and emotional journey, even more than GTA 5, highlighting its thematic consistency and assembly.
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar, considers Red Dead Redemption 2 their greatest achievement, praising its storytelling, emotional depth, and technical excellence, surpassing even the GTA series in these aspects.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the reason for the absence of Bully 2 is due to 'bandwidth issues,' as the small team at Absurd Ventures is focused on multiple projects, including new universes and the upcoming GTA 6, expected to launch in May 2026.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explains that the lack of a Bully 2 sequel is due to bandwidth issues and resource allocation, with the company prioritizing larger projects like Grand Theft Auto 6. Despite fan interest, the small team size during Bully's original development limited the company's ability to pursue a follow-up, a situation that has evolved as Rockstar has grown larger.
IGN will host an exclusive interview with Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, at LA Comic Con 2025, where he will discuss his legacy, the impact of his games, and upcoming projects at Absurd Ventures.