Rockstar North is Rockstar's Edinburgh studio. Its predecessor DMA Design made the original Grand Theft Auto in 1997, and Rockstar North is credited as developer on games including Vice City and GTA IV. Rockstar has not detailed its role in GTA 6.
Key takeaways
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Origin: DMA Design, maker of GTA 1.
- Credited on: Vice City and GTA IV.
- GTA 6 role: not detailed.
What is Rockstar North?
It is Rockstar's studio in Edinburgh and historically the lead developer of the series.
From DMA Design to Rockstar North
DMA Design developed the 1997 original. See GTA 1 and 2. The studio later became Rockstar North and has led the series since.
Games credited to Rockstar North
| Game | Year |
|---|---|
| Vice City | 2002 |
| Grand Theft Auto IV | 2008 |
| The Lost and Damned | 2009 |
Rockstar North and GTA 6
A Rockstar North developer was reported as speaking about GTA 6's frame rate. See PS5 Pro. Beyond that Rockstar has not detailed studio roles.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rockstar North?
Edinburgh.
Who made the first GTA?
DMA Design, a Scottish studio.
Is GTA 6 made in Scotland?
Rockstar North is expected to lead, but Rockstar has not confirmed studio roles.
Did Rockstar North make GTA 5?
It is the series' lead developer; Rockstar publishes credits in-game.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Rockstar Games
- Wikipedia: Grand Theft Auto series
- PC Games Hardware: 30fps on all consoles (German)
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