Thousands of UK Gamers Face Downloading GTA 6's Pre-load For Over a Week Due to Poor Internet Speeds
Experts have warned that over 870,000 UK gamers could wait up to a week or more to download GTA 6’s 212GB preload, with some households still averaging download speeds of just 2.8Mbps.
The highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is fast approaching, but not all UK gamers will be able to pre-load the game in time due to slow internet speeds. A study by Broadband Genie has revealed that 870,000 UK players may need the full week to download the 212GB game. Speeds of 2.8Mbps or less may require a full week of downloading, while a speed of 9.8Mbps will still take two days.
Newport was identified as the city with the worst internet speeds for downloading the game, with 35% of tests recording speeds below 2.8Mbps. Broadband Genie strategist Alex Tofts warns that the pre-load window is meant to ensure day-one access, but it won't help everyone. To ensure the best possible download speed, Tofts suggests several practical steps, such as enabling the faster 5 GHz frequency on your router, disconnecting non-essential devices, switching to a fast public DNS server, and using an Ethernet cable for a more stable connection.
If these measures don't improve download speeds, switching to a faster broadband provider may be necessary.
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