{
  "id": 18064457,
  "title": "Could the GTA 6 launch break the Australian internet? We asked NBN Co to find out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/could-the-gta-6-launch-break-the-australian-internet-we-asked-nbn-co",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:13:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/could-the-gta-6-launch-break-the-australian-internet-we-asked-nbn-co-to-find-out"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NBN Co, Australia's broadband network provider, is confident that its network is prepared to handle the anticipated surge in traffic when Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) launches. While GTA VI is expected to require a massive download of 212GB, NBN Co believes that preloading, which begins on November 10, will help prevent a massive spike in traffic on launch day. Preloading allows gamers to download the game ahead of its official release, spreading the demand over several days instead of at once. NBN Co expects the week-long preload period for GTA VI to help avoid particularly sharp spikes in network traffic, although the game could still set a record for total download volume across its 7-8 day launch period.",
  "summary": "Worried the NBN might not be able to handle the expected surge in download traffic in a few weeks with the launch of GTA 6? You have nothing to worry about.",
  "key_points": [
    "NBN Co confident network can handle GTA 6 launch traffic",
    "Preloading begins Nov 10 to spread download demand",
    "GTA 6 could set record for total download volume"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}