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

Openreach, which runs the UK’s largest broadband network, says it is preparing for a possible surge in data use when Grand Theft Auto 6 launches. The release is expected to attract exceptional demand, and Openreach will watch to see whether it sets a new download record.

Openreach’s Trevor Linney said past releases and updates for games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty have driven heavy network traffic. Ofcom says broadband networks should be able to handle the download and reminds customers that providers must give clear speed information and guarantee a minimum speed. The article says GTA 6 launches on 19 November, after Sony and Microsoft advised players to download it in advance.