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Boiler Explosion Closes Rockstar North, No Injuries Reported

1/19/2026

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Emergency services responded to a boiler explosion at Rockstar North, the Edinburgh studio of Rockstar Games, on January 19, 2026, at 5:02 AM.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched multiple units to secure the site.
No injuries were reported.
Rockstar North said the incident stemmed from a malfunctioning heating boiler.
The studio temporarily closed its Edinburgh offices, with Grand Theft Auto VI scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.

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Emergency services responded to a boiler explosion at Rockstar North, the Edinburgh studio of Rockstar Games, on January 19, 2026, at 5:02 AM.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched multiple units to secure the site.
No injuries were reported.
Rockstar North said the incident stemmed from a malfunctioning heating boiler.
The studio temporarily closed its Edinburgh offices, with Grand Theft Auto VI scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.