The Washington Post reports that Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser is
leaving the company next month. Dan served as Vice President of Creativity, and
his writing credits include
Bully,
Red Dead Redemption,
Max
Payne 3, and most of the
Grand Theft Auto series. Here's word on his
departure:
Dan Houser, co-founder of the studio that gave the world Grand
Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, will be leaving Rockstar Games by spring
this year.
His last day is March 11, according to
a form with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission filed Tuesday. The form is hosted on
Take-Two Interactive’s investor relations site. Houser, who founded Rockstar
with his brother Sam, is currently vice president of creative at the New York
City-based company.
“After an extended break beginning in the spring of 2019, Dan Houser, Vice
President, Creative at Rockstar Games, will be leaving the company,” reads a
short statement in the SEC filing. “We are extremely grateful for his
contributions.”
A Rockstar spokeperson confirmed the news and declined to comment.