Rockstar North Office Safe After Boiler Room Explosion
▼ Summary
– An explosion occurred at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh headquarters on January 19, reportedly caused by a malfunction in the studio’s boiler room.
– The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded, secured structural damage, and left the scene after about four hours, with no casualties reported.
– A Rockstar representative confirmed the damage was minimal and that the studio remains open and operational.
– The company thanked emergency services and confirmed all employees were well following the incident.
– Rockstar North is currently developing the highly anticipated *Grand Theft Auto VI*, which is scheduled for release on November 19.
The Edinburgh headquarters of Rockstar North, the studio behind the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, experienced a boiler-related explosion early this morning. Emergency services responded swiftly, ensuring the safety of all personnel and confirming the studio remains operational with minimal disruption to its critical development work.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the scene just after 5 a.m. following an activated alarm. Reports indicate seven fire engines attended the incident, where crews addressed structural damage to the building. After a thorough assessment and securing the area, firefighters concluded their operations and left the premises around 9:21 a.m. Authorities have confirmed there were no injuries resulting from the explosion.
A spokesperson for Rockstar addressed the situation, attributing the incident to a technical failure. “The cause was a malfunction in one of the heating boilers,” the representative stated. They extended gratitude to the emergency responders and reassured the public and concerned fans about the studio’s status. “Many thanks to those that reached out with concern, and also to the police and fire crews who were on scene quickly. Everyone is well and our studio remains open and operational.”
This event occurred as the development team is in the final stages of preparing for the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled for release this November. The studio’s confirmation of normal operations suggests the incident will not impact the game’s development timeline. The primary focus remains the wellbeing of the staff, and the successful containment of the situation prevented what could have been a far more serious outcome.
(Source: Game Informer)
