“Going Forward, I Do Worry for Rockstar”: Fans Worried as Core Members of GTA and RDR2 Depart Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games is under the spotlight yet again. This time for a core member leaving the team before the release of GTA 6 and RDR3. Michael Unsworth has left Rockstar Games and fans are starting to bring their concerns to social media. 

With titles like GTA 6 and RDR 3 in the making, fans are worried about the new games. Michael’s role as a core writer for GTA and RDR has fans wondering how the new games will turn out. They are curious to see the impact of his absence in the production.

Rockstar says Goodbye to GTA Director Michael Unsworth

Michael Unsworth was the VP at Rockstar Games before he left. He joined as a senior writer back in 2007 and is known for his contributions to the GTA and RDR series. Aside from the two massive titles, he has also worked on games like Max Payne 3 and LA Noire. 

The news of his leaving was made public when he changed his position in his LinkedIn profile. It was a huge surprise for everyone, considering Michael was with the company for 16 years. 

Other notable core members to leave include the beloved Dan Houser, Lazlow Jones, Leslie Benzies, and Stephen Bliss. Leslie Benzies, and Stephen Bliss both quit the company in 2016. Dan and Lazlow Jones followed in 2020, leaving Rockstar under pressure in the eyes of some fans.

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Being one of the core members of Rockstar, every fan of the studio has experienced Unsworth’s work firsthand. His integral role in the projects is one of the core factors for the success of the games and with him leaving, fans are worried about the future of Rockstar Games.

Fans concerned as more writers leave

One of the most notable comments on the situation was one that pointed out their concerns for Rockstar Games in the coming future. With key figures continuing to leave, it begs the question- what’s happening behind the curtains? 

While some fans worry about the upcoming game, others remain calm while believing that the devs did their part in completing the game. With rumours that the game’s development is entering a new phase, it may be safe to assume that the game was written, and so their leaving won’t affect the making of the game.

Another user hinted towards a new era of Rockstar Games and said that the studio has many amazing writers aside from Michael. And believes that the new devs will shine and carry Rockstars’ legacy in the upcoming projects.

One user mentioned how the success of GTA 5 was not due to the story mode but because of GTA Online. With emphasis on online content, writers probably won’t have much of an impact. However, new, fresh minds will be needed to keep the series going, according to the same user.

Most comments expressed genuine concern about the company’s future and upcoming titles. However, some were purely humorous. One frustrated user claimed GTA 6 will never be released, potentially leading to the company’s downfall. Clearly some are more worried about the game coming out int the first place, considering it’s been 10 very long years since its predecessor.

With no updates or news about the release date of GTA 6, fans can only wait to see what’s in store for them.

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