A sudden explosion at Rockstar North’s office in Edinburgh caused panic among Grand Theft Auto fans on January 19. Many feared the long awaited GTA 6 could be delayed. The news spread fast and sparked heavy speculation online.
Emergency services rushed to the building after an incident in the basement boiler room. Fire crews handled what was described as a small explosion followed by a fire in a utility area. The situation was brought under control quickly.
Within minutes, social media erupted. The phrase GTA 6 Delayed began trending as fans worried about the impact on development.
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 development is safe
Rockstar Games soon stepped in to calm concerns. The company confirmed that the studio is fully open and working as normal. No employees were injured. No development data was damaged.
According to Rockstar, the fire was limited to utility sections of the building. Production floors were not affected. Core systems remained untouched. Work on GTA 6 has not slowed down.
The company thanked emergency crews for their quick response and reassured fans that everything is on track.
Why the incident alarmed GTA fans worldwide
GTA 6 is expected to be the biggest entertainment launch ever. Any disruption, even a small one, creates fear across the gaming world. The franchise impacts creators, retailers, and console makers preparing for massive demand.
The news also caught attention in India. The country is one of Rockstar’s fastest growing markets. Rockstar India, based in Bengaluru, plays a major role in asset creation and quality testing, especially during the final stages of development.
For now, Rockstar says there is no reason to worry. GTA 6 development continues as planned. Fans can breathe easy.
