The Edinburgh headquarters of Rockstar North, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto VI, was closed on Monday after emergency services responded to reports of structural damage. Authorities secured the site as a precaution.
Police and fire crews were alerted shortly after 5:00 a.m. to the building on Holyrood Road in Edinburgh. Officials cited an emergency response related to structural concerns, though they have not confirmed the cause of the damage.
Fire crews are attending a fire at the Rockstar North building in Edinburgh
Reports on the ground say there was an "explosion in a boiler room" pic.twitter.com/JA2pTxDeEK
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) January 19, 2026The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it dispatched three fire engines, including specialist units, to assess and secure the commercial property. Firefighters remained on site for several hours while conducting safety checks.
An SFRS spokesperson said crews were mobilised at 5:02 a.m. and worked to make the structure safe. The service confirmed that no injuries were reported during the operation.
GTA creator Rockstar North building cordoned off after reports of ‘explosion’ https://t.co/e1cCTfCdkb pic.twitter.com/wrocYZADJ0
— Mirror Breaking News (@MirrorBreaking_) January 19, 2026Unconfirmed reports suggested emergency teams initially responded to possible explosion concerns. Authorities have not verified those claims, and investigations into the incident continue.
Rockstar North has not issued an official statement on the closure. The studio remains best known for developing the Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most anticipated releases in the gaming industry.
