Rockstar North Closes Offices After Explosion
Rockstar North closed its Edinburgh offices on January 19 after a reported early-morning "major explosion" suspected to be caused by a faulty boiler, Scottish Fire and Rescue said. Firefighters mobilised three appliances and secured structural damage; crews left the scene at 9:21am and police remain to secure the building. The incident caused operational disruption amid ongoing development of Grand Theft Auto 6, due November 19, 2026.
Key Points
- 1Confirm explosion at Rockstar North Edinburgh headquarters at 5:02am; suspected faulty boiler, no casualties.
- 2Fire crews secured structural damage, police secured building, operations disrupted for several hours.
- 3Delay risk for Grand Theft Auto 6 development and potential production timeline impacts for November 19, 2026.
Scoring Rationale
Official emergency-response confirmation gives credibility, but limited broader impact beyond Rockstar and sparse operational details.
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