Rockstar Games responds after explosion raises GTA 6 delay questions

On Monday morning, a boiler explosion occurred at Rockstar Games' Edinburgh studio, prompting emergency services to respond and secure the building due to structural concerns. Firefighters arrived shortly after 5 a.m., assessed the situation, and remained on site for over four hours before clearing the area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Rockstar Games confirmed that the incident involved a heating boiler malfunction and assured that the studio reopened the same day with operations continuing unaffected. The incident sparked concerns among fans about potential delays to the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, as the Edinburgh studio is the primary development hub for the franchise. Despite these worries and recent internal challenges—including employee protests over layoffs—Rockstar has stated there will be no impact on the game's production timeline. The company thanked emergency responders and emphasized that development is proceeding as planned, with no announced changes to the GTA 6 release schedule.