UK broadband braces for the GTA 6 launch

Eurogamer reports that a UK broadband operator is getting ready for the traffic spike GTA 6 is expected to cause when it launches next week. The operator said the game "has been on our radar for a long time".

The piece frames the question around the game's record preorders on the PlayStation and Xbox stores, and whether regional infrastructure can cope with the combined load of so many players downloading and going online around release.

The report does not detail specific measures or numbers. For players, it is a sign that networks expect launch week to be one of the heaviest download periods they have seen, so grabbing the game early where possible may be wise.