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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is avoiding GTA 6 so it doesn't 'distract or disrupt' his new games, including another op

Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is stepping back from GTA 6 to concentrate on developing new games, including another open-world comedy title. According to reports, Houser is avoiding involvement with the flagship project to prevent any distraction or disruption to his other ventures.

The move represents a shift in how Rockstar’s leadership is structured as the studio continues work on its massive upcoming release. Houser’s focus on separate projects suggests the studio is compartmentalizing development across multiple teams.

For players counting down to launch day, this signals that GTA 6 remains in dedicated hands while Rockstar explores fresh creative directions alongside it.

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