Video game publisher Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Auto 6” preloading is reported to be triggering record levels of internet traffic and downloads in multiple markets ahead of the game’s release.
Across outlets, the coverage focuses on network activity after preload begins and the unusually high data demands tied to the game. India Today highlights record download performance in the days before launch. NDTV reports that major internet service providers see historic jumps in network activity following preload opening on November 10. The Independent notes record-setting internet performance in the UK, attributing it to the game’s large download size and the resulting volume of traffic and data.
While the specific numbers are not consistent or detailed in the provided summaries, the underlying pattern is the same: pre-release availability is boosting traffic and data transfers, with Virgin Media O2 cited by The Independent as reporting figures related to UK records. The differing angles largely concern which region is emphasized and whether the focus is framed as “downloads” or broader “network traffic.”
