Where was GTA 6 made?
Short answer: GTA 6 is led by Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, the studio behind every main GTA game. Rockstar’s other studios in the US, Canada, England, India and Australia support it, with the company run from New York. Rockstar has not published the full GTA 6 credits yet.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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Rockstar studios and what they do
| Studio | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rockstar North | Edinburgh, Scotland | Lead studio. Made every main GTA since the series began as DMA Design. |
| Rockstar Games (HQ) | New York, USA | Company headquarters; leadership, publishing and marketing. |
| Rockstar San Diego | California, USA | Long-time support studio (driving and tech work on past games). |
| Rockstar Toronto | Canada | Support studio on past GTA and Red Dead games. |
| Rockstar Leeds | England | Support studio. |
| Rockstar Lincoln | England | Quality assurance (testing) and localisation. |
| Rockstar London | England | Support studio. |
| Rockstar New England | Massachusetts, USA | Support studio. |
| Rockstar India | Bengaluru and Mumbai, India | Support studio; reports say it has one of Rockstar’s largest teams. |
| Rockstar Dundee | Scotland | Formerly Ruffian Games, joined Rockstar in 2020. |
| Rockstar Australia | Melbourne, Australia | Formerly Video Games Deluxe, renamed in 2024. |
Reported Rockstar usually lists every studio in the end credits. Exact GTA 6 roles will be clear after launch on 19 November 2026.
Is this real? Yes, Rockstar studio facts
Who said it: Rockstar Games studio list and press reports. Our view: Exact roles on GTA 6 will be confirmed by the credits. Checked: 3 Nov 2026.
Is GTA 6 made in Scotland?
Yes. Rockstar North in Edinburgh leads development, as it did for GTA 3, Vice City, San Andreas, GTA 4 and GTA 5. Rockstar North began as DMA Design, which created the first Grand Theft Auto in 1997. See who owns GTA 6 for how it became part of Rockstar and Take-Two.
Why so many studios?
GTA 6 is Rockstar’s biggest game, so work is shared across the company: art, animation, testing and translation happen in different countries at the same time. Read why GTA 6 took so long and GTA 6 development facts.
Sources
Last checked: 3 Nov 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is GTA 6 made?
GTA 6 is led by Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, with help from Rockstar studios in the US, Canada, England, India and Australia.
Is GTA 6 made in the UK?
Yes. The lead studio, Rockstar North, is in Edinburgh, and Rockstar also has studios in Leeds, Lincoln, London and Dundee.
Which country made GTA?
Grand Theft Auto was created in Scotland by DMA Design, now Rockstar North. Rockstar Games is headquartered in New York.
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