Updated January 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
In an article published by BNONews, Rockstar Games confirmed that its studio is working as intended. All teams are doing well and the development of GTA VI has not been interrupted.
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A tragedy may have been narrowly averted at Rockstar North. Firefighters were called to the company’s headquarters in Edinburgh on Monday, January 19, 2026.
An alarm was triggered at around 4 a.m. following a reported explosion in a boiler room. Seven fire engines were dispatched to the scene and no one was injured in the incident. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issued a statement to the press.
“We were alerted at 5.02am on Monday, 19 January to attend an incident on Holyrood Road, Edinburgh.
Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and specialist resources to the scene, where firefighters worked to secure structural damage at a commercial building. There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene at 9.21am.”
At this time, we do not know if this explosion will have any impact on employees or the development of Grand Theft Auto VI. The game is still scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
It’s concerning to hear about the explosion at Rockstar North’s premises. I hope everyone involved is safe and that the situation is resolved quickly. It’s always unsettling when incidents like this occur.
It’s definitely alarming news. It’s great to see that Rockstar Games is prioritizing the safety of their employees during this incident. Hopefully, they can quickly assess the situation and ensure everyone’s well-being moving forward.