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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser opens up on Bully 2: "You just can't do all the projects you want"

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Dan Houser explains Bully 2’s absence: “You just can’t do all the projects.”

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Absurd Ventures is working on two projects, American Caper and A Better Paradise, alongside its first video game.

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar, revealed at LA Comic Con that the absence of a sequel to the 2006 game Bully is due to "bandwidth issues" within the small creative team, despite the game's popularity.

Dan Houser discussed Bully 2's absence at LA Comic Con.
He cited "bandwidth issues" as the main reason.
Rockstar's small creative team limits project capacity.
Absurd Ventures announced two universes in June 2023.
First video game project confirmed in May 2024.
GTA 6 is set to launch on May 26, 2026.
GTA 5 has sold 210 million copies since release.

Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser discussed the lack of a follow-up to 2006’s Bully during an interview at LA Comic Con.

Fast Answer: Houser cites “bandwidth issues” for not developing Bully 2.

Houser attributed the absence of a sequel to “bandwidth issues,” explaining that a small lead creative team and senior leadership crew limit project capacity. He stated, “If you’ve got a small lead creative team, and a small senior leadership crew, you just can’t do all the projects you want.”

Absurd Ventures, Houser’s current studio, has announced two projects: American Caper and A Better Paradise. A job advertisement confirmed that Absurd’s first video game project is also underway. Meanwhile, Rockstar’s primary focus is on GTA 6, expected to launch on May 26, 2026.

“I think it was just bandwidth issues.”

— Dan Houser, Co-founder of Rockstar

Under Investigation: Absurd Ventures is developing multiple transmedia projects.

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Why hasn't Rockstar made Bully 2?

According to Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar, the main reason is "bandwidth issues." The small size of the lead creative and senior leadership teams at Rockstar means they have a limited capacity for projects, making it impossible to pursue every game they might want to, including a sequel to the popular 2006 game Bully.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

What is Dan Houser working on now?

Dan Houser is now working through his new company, Absurd Ventures. The studio has announced it is building two transmedia universes, "American Caper" and "A Better Paradise," and has confirmed via a job listing that its first video game project is also in development.

Is Rockstar working on any other major games?

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

Yes, Rockstar's primary focus is on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to launch on May 26, 2026. The immense success of GTA 5, which has sold 210 million copies, and the development of such a major title likely require a significant portion of the company's resources.

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