Reports circulating online and across local channels have claimed that an explosion has occurred near Rockstar North, the Edinburgh-based studio best known for leading development on Grand Theft Auto VI. As of writing, details remain limited, and no official statement has been issued by Rockstar Games or its parent company, Take-Two Interactive.

Early reports suggest the incident took place in the vicinity of the studio rather than being directly linked to the building itself. Emergency services were reportedly seen in the area shortly after, though the nature of their response and the cause of the alleged explosion have not been confirmed.

At this stage, there is no verified information regarding injuries, damage to Rockstar North’s offices, or any impact on staff. Authorities have yet to publicly outline what occurred, and it is unclear whether the incident was industrial, accidental, or unrelated to the studio entirely.

Rockstar North has been operating out of Edinburgh for decades and is one of the most high-profile game development studios in the world, particularly as anticipation continues to build around GTA 6. News involving the studio naturally travels fast, but with that comes a high risk of speculation outpacing facts.

Until further clarification is provided by Rockstar or local officials, the situation should be treated with caution. Insider Gaming will continue to monitor developments and update as more concrete information becomes available.