The Edinburgh headquarters of Rockstar North, the studio currently spearheading the development of *Grand Theft Auto VI*, experienced an alarming start to the day on January 19. Early this morning, reports confirmed that an issue in the facility’s heating system—specifically a boiler room malfunction—resulted in a reported explosion.
The situation prompted a rapid response from emergency services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was alerted at 5:02 a.m. local time, dispatching seven emergency vehicles to the site. Fire crews worked diligently for several hours to secure the area and assess minor structural damage to the building. By 9:21 a.m., the SFRS concluded their operations, confirming the premises were safe. Fortunately, authorities confirmed that no staff members or personnel were injured during the event.
A Rockstar representative addressed the incident shortly after, confirming the immediate cause was a “malfunction in one of the heating boilers.” They expressed gratitude to the police and fire services for their quick assessment. Most importantly for concerned fans, the spokesperson emphasized that the studio suffered minimal damage and remains “open and operational.” While the team works toward the highly anticipated *GTA VI* launch, the industry is relieved that a potentially dangerous situation was contained swiftly and without harm to the developers.