Rockstar North boss leaves Grand Theft Auto developer
Leslie Benzies, a key figure in the development of the Grand Theft Auto series, has departed Rockstar Games.
Benzies was boss of the Edinburgh-based Rockstar North and had worked at the company since 1999 – when it was named DMA Design.
In a statement, Rockstar revealed he had actually been absent from his post since before the launch of Grand Theft Auto 5’s PS4 and Xbox One versions.
“We can confirm that Leslie Benzies went on sabbatical on September 1, 2014 and has decided not to return to work for the company,” the statement reads (thanks, Kotaku). “We are very grateful for Leslie’s contributions to Rockstar over the last 15 years as we worked together to make some amazing games.