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Rockstar North office hit by boiler explosion in Edinburgh
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An explosion caused by a boiler malfunction rocked Rockstar North's Edinburgh office early on January 19, 2026, prompting a swift response from emergency services. No injuries were reported, and the studio confirmed it remains operational ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's November release. The incident occurs amid ongoing labor disputes at the GTA developer.
A Rockstar North Xbox 360 development kit containing an early beta build of Grand Theft Auto IV has been discovered at a car boot sale in Edinburgh, Scotland. Purchased for five pounds by local collector Jan, the kit includes over 120GB of cut content, such as an unfinished zombies mode and unused assets. The contents have been uploaded online, exciting the GTA fan community.