An explosion has been reported at Rockstar North’s headquarters in Edinburgh, prompting a significant emergency response from local fire and police services. Early reports suggest the incident may have originated in a boiler room, though the exact cause has not been officially confirmed. At the time of reporting, no injuries have been confirmed.
According to local reports, emergency services were dispatched to Holyrood Road in the early hours of Monday, January 19. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it received the initial call at approximately 5:02 am and immediately mobilised multiple resources to the scene. The Rockstar North building, located on the busy city street, has since been taped off by police as the response continues.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service provided an update on the situation, stating, “I can confirm that we got a call at 5.02am this morning. We mobilised three pumps and four of our specialist appliances. It’s an ongoing incident and we’re still in attendance at the moment with other agencies.” Fire crews have remained on site for more than two hours following the initial call, indicating that the situation is still being actively managed.
While the nature of the explosion remains unclear, multiple reports have pointed to a possible boiler room incident within the building. Authorities have not yet confirmed this detail, and no official cause has been established. Police have secured the surrounding area, and access to the building remains restricted as emergency teams continue their work.
Rockstar North is best known as the primary development studio behind the Grand Theft Auto series, including the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. The reported incident has drawn attention due to the studio’s prominence within the global games industry, though there is currently no indication that development operations or staff safety have been affected beyond the immediate response.
This is a developing story, and further details are expected as authorities continue their investigation and issue official statements.
