In January 2011, Washbrook announced his resignation. His departure coincided with that of Mark Lloyd, the studio head of Rockstar Lincoln. Rockstar Games stated that neither departure would affect the studios' active projects.
In January 2011, Washbrook resigned from his position.  Simultaneously, Mark Lloyd, the head of Rockstar Lincoln, left the company. Rockstar Games assured that these departures wouldn't affect their active game development.