Red Dead Redemption 2, Max Payne 3, Bully, the GTA saga… Dan Houser’s list of achievements is something that will always be present; even though it’s been five years since he left Rockstar.
When shaping the first his new company, Absurd VenturesHouser expanded on his work, revealing secrets from his previous games and the company he founded with his brother Sam.
Knowing their opinion on the situation in the sector is something that cannot be forgotten, and Dan is clear: the industry is at a creative crossroads.
Everything about GTA 6, the new chapter in Rockstar’s successful saga for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S that takes us back to Vice City and the state of Leonida to star in the story of Jason and Lucia.
Dan Houser warns that money can blind the industry
GamesRadar rescues Houser’s statements during his time at Channel 4, in which predicts two possible directions for the video game industry.
“It could follow a very interesting path, or focusing too much on the pursuit of profits”guarantees the creative.
“Every form of commercial art risks being diluted in the pursuit of money”adds, explaining how monetary desire can affect all types of games.
“Despite this, there remains a very broad scope, in creative terms, for keep creating great narrative experiences”.
Houser does not hesitate to choose the option that will prevail: “both will win, we usually see in video games that these two spaces can be successful”.
The former CEO’s statements carry a message between the lines, and this would have to do with his way of seeing video games… And with the reasons that led him to leave Rockstar.
According to certain information, Houser wanted to continue betting on individual gamesand he wasn’t entirely satisfied with the direction the company was taking.
The huge success of GTA Online caused single-player titles and content to be suspended; games more to Dan’s taste, who would see this as a compelling reason to leave.
Houser is diplomatic and does not criticize the current Rockstar. In fact, he doesn’t even have harsh words for the more questionable parts of the industry at this point.
GTA 6 will be the first game in the saga without the participation of Dan, a key person in the saga; that’s why We won’t know if his absence will affect the game’s creativity.
To find out we will have to wait until November 19, 2026. That will be when (in theory) the game is on sale on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. With him will begin “The Post-Dan Houser Era”.