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Will GTA 6 break the internet? UK broadband operator braces for impact, saying "GTA 6 has been on our radar for a long time"

As Grand Theft Auto 6 breaks pre-order records on the PlayStation and Xbox stores , and looks poised to break many more sales records once it launches next week, questions of whether it will also break the internet arise.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 has already broken pre‑order records on PlayStation and Xbox stores and is expected to set further sales milestones next week. The game’s launch is projected to generate a massive collective network load, raising concerns about whether regional broadband infrastructure can handle the spike. In the UK, Ofcom negotiates with gaming companies to avoid major releases coinciding with other high‑traffic events, such as sporting competitions, that could further strain broadband capacity. Previous investigations into gaming downloads have shown that large releases can significantly impact network usage and the environment. The anticipation for GTA 6 is so high that it may be the most demanding game to date for broadband networks.

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