GTA 6 has not even launched yet, and it is already putting pressure on internet networks in the United States. Xfinity, Comcast's internet provider, announced on November 9 that it will give customers 15 days of extra speed, free of charge, to download the game.
According to the company's press release, Xfinity expects the stretch from November 10 to 19 to be the busiest week ever on its network. November 10 was the start of pre-loading, and November 19 is launch day.
How the offer works
Eligible Xfinity Internet customers can turn on speeds of up to 2 Gbps for 15 days. The boost is claimed through the Xfinity app or the company's website and can be redeemed until December 3. Anyone who claims it on the last day keeps the faster speed until December 18.
Comcast did not specify in the release which customers are eligible. According to the company, anyone who cannot find the option should contact customer service. The offer is only for Xfinity customers in the United States.
Millions of downloads at once
The reason is the size of the game. According to Rockstar, GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB of free space on the console, and many players are expected to download it in the same few days.
Millions of people are going to hit download the moment Grand Theft Auto VI becomes available.
GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-loading is already open for digital pre-orders.
