Last year, we reported that Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser had embarked on a new creative journey by establishing a fresh game development studio called Absurd Ventures. The studio’s mission? To create original intellectual property across various platforms and formats. Now, it appears that Absurd Ventures is hard at work on an exciting project: an open-world action-adventure game that promises to deliver top-tier combat and third-person action across multiple game modes.
Early Days for Absurd Ventures
While details remain scarce, a recent job listing on Absurd Ventures’ website has shed some light on their ambitious undertaking. The company is actively seeking talented individuals to join their team and contribute to the development of this mysterious open-world game. High-level roles, including lead designer, lead gameplay designer, art director, and technical director, are up for grabs. This suggests that the project is still in its infancy, with plenty of room for creative minds to shape its direction.
Absurd Ventures’ Vision
Absurd Ventures aims to craft captivating narrative worlds, breathe life into diverse characters, and weave compelling stories across various media. Their canvas extends beyond gaming, encompassing animation, books, graphic novels, live-action productions, and scripted podcasts. The studio has already attracted some notable talent: former Rockstar vice president of writing (and co-writer for both Red Dead Redemption games), as well as former Rockstar writer and producer Lazlow Jones, have joined the ranks.
What Lies Ahead?
As we eagerly await further details, one question lingers: What will Absurd Ventures cook up in the next half-decade? Will their open-world adventure game redefine the genre or introduce fresh gameplay mechanics? Only time will tell. For now, let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Are you excited to see what Dan Houser and his team have in store?