In a recent interview, Dan Houser, the renowned writer behind iconic titles like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, shared intriguing insights into why Rockstar’s ambitious project, Agent, never came to fruition. After exploring five different iterations of the game, Houser concluded that the very essence of spy narrativesfast-paced, tightly woven plotsclashed with the open-world format that Rockstar is celebrated for. Houser emphasized that while open-world games thrive on player freedom and exploration, the nature of espionage storytelling demands a more linear approach.