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Dan Hauser’s departure from Rockstar in 2020 raised a wave of questions within the gaming community, as Hauser is one of the minds that shaped the identity of GTA, and his absence represented a turning point in the company’s history, and despite the multiplicity of narratives, new information attributed to one of the most respected sources in the GTA community appeared during the past days indicating that the reason for the departure was not related to company policies or the work environment, but rather a deep disagreement between brothers Dan and Sam Hauser.
In a discussion on GTAForums about Dan Hauser’s departure, Tez2, one of the most prominent and credible GTA leakers over the years, intervened to confirm that a disagreement over the company’s future direction was the main reason, citing what he said was testimony from two former developers who worked within Rockstar.
According to him, Dan’s departure was not related to labor issues or unions, explaining that if that were the case, he would have left in 2018 following the uproar over his infamous Jason Schreyer article about grueling work hours.
Dan Hauser’s departure was a poignant event not only because he is one of the founders, but also because he is the main writer and creator behind many elements of GTA and Red Dead Redemption, and some analysts believe that the difference in vision between the two brothers about the future of the company may have been reflected in the development of current projects, including GTA 6.
While Rockstar has not officially commented on the news, the question remains: Will Dan’s absence affect the spirit and style of GTA 6, or will Sam Hauser and the new writing team be able to maintain the series’ identity?
Many fans believe that a reunion of the two brothers in a future project of any size could bring back some of the classic Rockstar spirit that characterized the two golden eras of the series, but until then, these details remain only a semi-confirmed account from trusted sources, pending the appearance of the full novel one day.
