Rockstar's Sam Houser shapes every part of GTA 6, says Rob Nelson
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson tells Edge he spends a couple of weeks with Houser at each development milestone of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Rockstar North co-studio head and head of development Rob Nelson said Rockstar co-founder and president Sam Houser is involved in every aspect of Grand Theft Auto 6's creative direction, in an interview with Edge for its Grand Theft Auto 6 cover story.
Nelson said Houser took part in the game's initial conception and general direction, and that his role goes beyond overseeing the company and the project's overall feel. According to Nelson, the pair identify problems and solve them together with and across the development teams.
Nelson said he spends a couple of weeks with Houser at each new development milestone on Grand Theft Auto 6. Their feedback covers lighting and audio as well as game mechanics, tone and narrative.
Speculation had suggested Houser had taken a backseat in day-to-day creative decision-making on the game.
Quick answers
What did Rob Nelson say about Sam Houser's role in GTA 6?
Nelson said Houser is involved in every aspect of the game's creative direction, from initial conception and general direction to problem-solving with the teams, rather than acting only as an overseer.
Where did Rob Nelson make these comments?
In an interview with Edge for the magazine's Grand Theft Auto 6 cover story.
How often do Nelson and Houser review GTA 6?
Nelson said he spends a couple of weeks with Houser at each new development milestone of the game.