Overview
- On Friday, October 2, 2026, Houser said Absurd Ventures is developing two games: an open‑world comedy and a dystopian sci‑fi about a rogue, sentient AI.
- The games are part of a broader transmedia strategy that is building three named worlds — A Better Paradise, American Caper and the Absurdaverse — using graphic novels, fiction podcasts, books and animation as lead‑ins.
- Houser confirmed he is collaborating with longtime partner Jeffrey “Lazlow” Jones and is assembling teams to track trends and execute the cross‑media pipeline.
- He said he is deliberately avoiding promotional material for Grand Theft Auto VI and limits playing open‑world games to prevent creative distraction, and he expects his new work to be compared to his Rockstar legacy but will prioritize making work he is proud of.
- With Grand Theft Auto VI set to launch on November 19, 2026 as the first GTA released without Houser, the move underscores a growing model where veteran creators build original IP across multiple formats outside major studios.