Rockstar's VP of Writing, With Credits on GTA 5 and Others, Reportedly Leaves After 16 Years

 

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Michael Unsworth, the Vice President of Writing at Rockstar Games, has reportedly left the company after 16 years. Unsworth's LinkedIn profile was updated to indicate that he has parted ways with Rockstar.

Unsworth joined Rockstar in 2007 as a senior creative writer and was promoted to writing director in 2019. He then served as Vice President of Writing for two years before his apparent departure.

Unsworth is credited with writing the dialogue and stories for many of Rockstar's most popular games, including Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Max Payne 3. He was also a key figure in the development of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is currently in development.

Unsworth's departure has raised concerns among fans of the Grand Theft Auto series, who are eagerly awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Some fans have expressed worry that Unsworth's departure could impact the quality of the game's writing.

Rockstar has not commented on Unsworth's departure.

Here are some of the reactions from fans on social media:

• "This is a big loss for Rockstar. Unsworth is a talented writer and his work has been essential to the success of the Grand Theft Auto series."
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• "I'm worried about the quality of Grand Theft Auto 6 now that Unsworth is gone. He was one of the best writers in the industry."
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• "I'm sure Rockstar will be able to find a talented replacement for Unsworth, but it's still a big blow to the company."
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Only time will tell how Unsworth's departure will affect Grand Theft Auto 6. However, it is clear that his departure is a significant event for the game and it is one that fans will be watching closely.