Explosion Reported at Rockstar North, ‘GTA 6’ Developer
▼ Summary
– An explosion occurred in the boiler room of Rockstar North’s main building in Edinburgh, but it was an accident with no reported injuries.
– The incident happened around 5 AM, which likely minimized risk as few workers were present, and fire crews contained the damage.
– Rockstar North is a crucial development studio for the upcoming game GTA 6, which has experienced multiple delays.
– Despite the incident, there is currently no indication that this explosion will affect the development schedule for GTA 6.
– A Rockstar spokesperson confirmed the boiler malfunction, stated everyone is well, and that the studio remains open and operational.
Emergency services responded to an incident early Monday morning at the main offices of Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, the primary development studio behind the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Fire crews were dispatched following reports of an explosion at the commercial building.
Initial information indicates the incident was an accident, confined to a malfunction within the building’s boiler room. Crucially, there have been no reports of any injuries. A statement from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service noted that crews worked to secure structural damage before leaving the scene. The timing of the event, occurring around 5 AM, likely contributed to the lack of casualties, as few staff would have been present in the office at that hour.
A Rockstar Games spokesperson provided an official update, stating, “Early Monday morning, there was a malfunction in one of the heating boilers at Rockstar North. Many thanks to those that reached out with concern, and also to the police and fire crews who were on scene quickly to assess the situation – please know that everyone is well and our studio remains open and operational.”
This development comes at a critical juncture for the studio, which is deeply involved in finalizing GTA VI for its current scheduled release in the fall of 2026. The title has experienced several delays, moving from an initial fall 2025 window to May 2026, and then to its present November 2026 date. While the immediate focus is on the safety and well-being of the team, there is currently no indication that this incident will impact the game’s development timeline. The studio has confirmed it remains operational.
The situation appears to be contained, with the primary concern being the structural assessment of the affected area. The rapid response from emergency services and the fortunate timing have prevented what could have been a far more serious situation. Further updates will be provided as more details become available from official sources.
(Source: Forbes)
