Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

German YouTuber questioned after brief Rockstar lobby visit

Published 4 June 2026

A German YouTuber and his group were questioned by police after briefly entering the lobby of Rockstar North's office building in Edinburgh, Scotland, on May 26. The incident, which was filmed and later posted online, highlights the intense anticipation surrounding the upcoming video game Grand Theft Auto 6 and the lengths to which some fans will go for information.

The YouTuber, known as ÜberGaming, stated he traveled to Edinburgh specifically to mark the date that was once GTA 6's planned release window before the game was delayed to its current launch date of November 19, 2026. Footage shows the group entering the building's reception area before being asked to leave by security within seconds.

According to the YouTuber's account, police officers arrived afterward, took the group's identification details, and questioned them about their visit. He joked online that he had earned a "five-star wanted level in real life," a reference to the game's law enforcement system. While he claimed police were called, a spokesperson for Police Scotland told another outlet they could not find any record of a call to that address for that time period. The YouTuber and his associates were not...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00