Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is avoiding Grand Theft Auto 6

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser revealed he is avoiding Grand Theft Auto 6 to focus on his new studio, Absurd Ventures.

FTMQ News, written by our newsroom4 October 2026 at 04:501 view

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Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser is avoiding Grand Theft Auto 6 so that it does not disrupt his work on new projects, GamesRadar and Polygon reported. Houser founded a new company named Absurd Ventures in 2023 to create new video games and creative projects after leaving Rockstar. [2][3]

Polygon reported that Absurd Ventures is developing two upcoming titles, including a comedic open world game. Houser stated that he is avoiding the gameplay reveals for Grand Theft Auto 6 while working on his own open world project. [3]

Meanwhile, details surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 continue to emerge. PC Gamer reported on satirical elements following a fashion magazine feature on main characters Lucia and Jason, while IGN noted that new screenshots focus on the relationship between the two protagonists. [1][5]

European rating board PEGI gave Grand Theft Auto 6 an 18 rating, Forbes reported. Eurogamer stated that the title may feature full sex scenes, marking a first for the franchise. [6][7]

Dan Houser founded Absurd Ventures in 2023 after co-founding Rockstar Games.
Absurd Ventures is developing a comedic open-world game.
Grand Theft Auto 6 received an 18 rating from PEGI.
New Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshots focus on main characters Lucia and Jason.

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[1]GTA 6 won't be letting up on the satire: 'If you are going to put all this effort into creating a version of today's world, it has to be more over the top, more insane, more in your face'PC Gamer, 20h ago (the report this story comes from)
[2]Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is avoiding GTA 6 so it doesn't "distract or disrupt" his new gamesGamesRadar, 1d ago
[3]GTA Creator Has Avoided GTA 6 While Making New Open-World GamesPolygon, 1d ago
[4]Rockstar Vet Dan Houser on GTA 6, New Games, Absurd VenturesVariety, 2d ago
[5]Brand New GTA 6 Screenshots Focus on Lucia and Jason's RelationshipIGN, 2d ago
[6]Grand Theft Auto 6 may be the first GTA to have full-on "sex scenes", Hot Coffee not includedEurogamer.net, 2d ago
[7]‘GTA 6’ Rated PEGI 18 For Decapitation, Sex Scenes And CocaineForbes, 1d ago
[8]GTA 6 Vice City Merch Collection Revealed – All Prices and How to BuyVICE, 2d ago

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