Thousands of UK Gamers Face Downloading GTA 6's Pre-load For Over a Week Due to Poor Internet Speeds

ign.com Nov 13, 2026

Thousands of UK Gamers Face Downloading GTA 6’s Pre-load For Over a Week Due to Poor Internet Speeds

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Nov 13, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

A Broadband Genie study shows that 870,000 UK gamers may need a full week to pre‑load GTA 6’s 212 GB file due to slow internet speeds. The report, based on 17,000 speed tests, finds that speeds of 2.8 Mbps or less require a week, while 9.8 Mbps still take two days. Newport tops the list, with 35 % of tests below 2.8 Mbps. The slow download could also strain home networks, affecting work and streaming.

💡 Why It Matters

· The delay threatens to leave a large segment of the UK gaming community behind on launch day, undermining the anticipated day‑one experience and potentially widening the digital divide in entertainment access.

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