Agent's Cancellation: What It Means for Rockstar Fans
For players, Agent's cancellation means one less exclusive spy game to look forward to, but it also shows that even top studios like Rockstar can struggle with new concepts. It reinforces why GTA 6 is…
For players, Agent's cancellation means one less exclusive spy game to look forward to, but it also shows that even top studios like Rockstar can struggle with new concepts. It reinforces why GTA 6 is…
Key points - Agent was announced at E3 2009 as a PlayStation-exclusive spy game from Rockstar. - Dan Houser said Rockstar tried with two or three teams but could not get it right. - Houser explained that open-world spy games are hard because Bond-style travel doesn't work. - Agent was reportedly set in the '70s and positioned as the next GTA by Take-Two. - Rockstar North moved from GTA 4 to GTA 5 and is now set to release GTA 6.
Timeline - E3 2009: Sony and Rockstar announce Agent as a PlayStation-exclusive spy game. - 2009: Take-Two president Ben Feder says Agent is positioned as the next GTA. - 2013: Rockstar North releases GTA 5, its next major game after GTA 4. - November 19 (upcoming): Rockstar North is set to release GTA 6.
FAQ
Q: Why was Agent canceled? A: Dan Houser said Rockstar tried with multiple teams but couldn't figure out how to make an open-world spy game work, so it was canceled.
Q: What was Agent about? A: Agent was an open-world spy game reportedly set in the '70s. It was announced as a PlayStation exclusive at E3 2009.
Q: Will Agent ever come back? A: Houser said Rockstar concluded it was not a game they could figure out. He thinks others can try, but it's hard.
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