Smilegate and Dan Houser’s Absurd Ventures have sealed a deal for global distribution of the forthcoming open-world sci-fi action-adventure game, titled “A Better Paradise“, which is set in its storytelling universe. This news was officially shared by Smilegate.
The partnership follows Smilegate’s strategic investment in Absurd Ventures announced in 2024.
Here is an overview of the universe and game project, via Smilegate:
In a vast universe conceived by Absurd Ventures, a company spearheaded by Dan Houser – co-founder of Rockstar Games and renowned for his work on the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series – lies a captivating realm known as A Better Paradise. This universe is distinguished by Absurd Ventures’ knack for weaving intricate narratives and compelling characters, evident in the success of their audio fiction series, A Better Paradise Volume One: An Aftermath, which soared to the top of Apple’s Fiction charts and received the 2024 Signal Award for Best Episode of Scripted Fiction. In addition, Absurd Ventures is preparing to publish a novel adaptation of the first volume’s story, set for release in October 2025.
At an early stage of creation, the video game is being developed under the guidance of Houser and his creative team, including frequent collaborators Lazlow and Michael Unsworth. The development of this game is being overseen by Greg Borrud at Absurd Ventures, a seasoned studio head who previously served as general manager at Niantic and co-founder of Pandemic Studios. Alongside Houser, Borrud is assembling an accomplished team at Absurd Ventures studios. The A Better Paradise project boasts senior game development talent with extensive experience from studios such as Bungie, Treyarch, Respawn Entertainment, Insomniac Games, Riot Games, and more. They have key contributions in top-tier action and adventure games like Call of Duty, Destiny 2, VALORANT, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Hogwarts Legacy, among others.
Using a highly skilled development crew, Absurd is now actively working on a new AAA game, inspired by a bold and thrilling creative concept. The company anticipates that Smilegate’s industry prowess, demonstrated through its worldwide gaming achievements, will foster a strong alignment in their strategic publishing agreement. After investing in Absurd Ventures last year, Smilegate intends to make a comprehensive investment, providing development funds, into the A Better Paradise project to support its global triumph.
In a press statement, Smilegate CEO Sung Joon-ho expressed his excitement about tackling a fresh endeavor in the international AAA game market, collaborating with Dan Houser and Absurd. He is optimistic that the compelling narrative of the A Better Paradise universe, coupled with Absurd’s development expertise, will produce an exceptional game. As a company with a developer-focused heritage, Smilegate fully grasps the requirements of development studios. By teaming up with Absurd, they aim to provide unwavering support for the A Better Paradise game project and strive to contribute significantly to creating a globally adored title. Leveraging its extensive global market experience and accomplishments, Smilegate intends to ensure that the A Better Paradise project becomes a cherished success worldwide.
Dan Houser, founder of Absurd Ventures, mentioned, “Absurd Ventures was established to narrate unique and diverse tales, and to generate captivating original content. This upcoming game offers a chance to explore uncharted territories and guide players on an unprecedented adventure. I’m thrilled to embark on this expedition with the exceptional team we are assembling at Absurd Ventures, and I’m grateful for our collaboration with Smilegate who truly grasp and endorse our vision.
Kwon Hyuk-bin, Smilegate’s chief visionary officer, shared, “Dan Houser and I have forged a strong bond through our mutual passion for games and the future. It’s incredibly significant to us that we can now jointly express our creative ideas in the development of A Better Paradise. We’re thrilled to introduce a game that embodies the vision we’ve frequently talked about, one that we believe will strike a chord with gamers globally.
Further information the development schedule and platforms will be announced at a later date.
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2025-08-06 16:47