Dan Houser on GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, absurd storytelling, and the future of gaming
In this Lex Fridman conversation, Dan Houser discusses the craft behind Rockstar’s most iconic worlds, including Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. He talks about why Red Dead Redemption 2 felt especially meaningful, how GTA stayed fresh through constant innovation, and how film and literature shaped his approach to story, tone, and character. The excerpt also introduces Houser’s new company, Absurdventures, and its expanding comedy and sci-fi worlds.