Dan Houser, the visionary co-founder of Rockstar Games and the creative mind behind Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and other genre-defining titles, is stepping into the spotlight in a way he has never done before. For the very first time, Houser will participate in an on-camera interview at Los Angeles Comic Con 2025, sitting down with IGN’s Senior Executive Editor Ryan McCaffrey. The highly anticipated session is titled “In Conversation with Dan Houser: Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and Now American Caper”, and it will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 12:00pm to 12:30pm PT at the South Hall. For fans unable to attend in person, IGN.com will livestream the conversation globally, ensuring the gaming community won’t miss this rare opportunity.
Houser’s appearance is more than just a nostalgic reflection on his Rockstar years; it’s also a showcase of his new creative endeavors with Absurd Ventures, the studio he founded in 2021. 
After leaving Rockstar in 2020, Houser has deliberately kept a low public profile, making this Comic Con session a landmark moment for fans and critics eager to hear directly from him. The discussion promises to touch on Houser’s legacy in shaping modern open-world gaming, but it will also highlight what’s next, including his newest IP, American Caper, a multimedia project that spans comic books, video games, and more.
American Caper will debut its first comic arc on November 12, 2025, with a planned run of twelve issues. Houser describes the series as his fresh take on crime fiction, blending the grit of noir storytelling with a modern, socially aware edge. Beyond comics, Absurd Ventures is also working on two new open-world video games, a podcast slate, and the novel A Better Paradise. This ambitious cross-media strategy signals Houser’s intent to push storytelling beyond traditional gaming, echoing the way Rockstar once revolutionized interactive narratives.
In his own words, Houser expressed excitement at taking the stage: “I look forward to speaking about all our upcoming, varied projects at Absurd – including our open world games, the American Caper comic book series, and A Better Paradise. But I’m equally eager to revisit the characters and worlds of GTA, Red Dead, Bully and other games I had the privilege to write and direct.” This suggests fans can expect a mix of reflection, creative philosophy, and perhaps even a few candid behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Rockstar’s golden years.
Chris DeMoulin, CEO of Comikaze Entertainment, the company behind L.A. Comic Con, underscored the significance of Houser’s presence: “It’s a rare opportunity to hear directly from a creator whose work defined some of the most iconic games of this generation. We are thrilled for the fans who will witness this historic moment.” The announcement adds weight to an already packed Comic Con lineup, running from September 26 to 28, but it is Houser’s talk that stands out as one of the event’s crown jewels.
For many gamers, Houser is not just a writer – he is the architect of virtual worlds that shaped pop culture. His dialogue, characters, and willingness to explore controversial themes pushed video games into mainstream conversations about art, violence, and freedom of expression. Now, as he builds a new creative empire, fans are curious: will Houser once again redefine what it means to tell stories in interactive and multimedia formats? The answer may begin to unfold at Comic Con this September.
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ngl i wanna hear the real tea about why he bounced from rockstar
ok but imagine gta going from M rated chaos to like E for everyone saving kittens lmao