Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games is an American video game publisher founded in December 1998 as a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive. The brand was established by Sam Houser, Dan Houser, Terry Donovan, and Jamie King, who were previously executives at BMG Interactive. Based in New York City, Rockstar Games has become one of the most recognized brands in the entertainment industry, primarily known for its open-world franchises such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption.

While the company is headquartered in the United States, its games are developed by a network of specialized studios located around the world, including Rockstar North in Scotland, Rockstar San Diego in the US, and Rockstar Toronto in Canada. Physical production of game discs and retail packaging is handled by various global distributors and manufacturing facilities depending on the target market.

Today, Rockstar Games remains a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. The parent company oversees the strategic direction and financial operations, while Rockstar maintains creative independence for its critically acclaimed titles. As of 2026, Take-Two continues to hold full ownership of the intellectual property and the brand identity.