GTA 6 pre-download spikes Swiss internet traffic eightfold

swissinfo.ch (German) —

The pre-release download of "GTA 6" is causing a surge in data traffic across Swiss internet networks, with some providers seeing volumes spike up to eight times normal levels before the game's official launch. The high demand for the game's advance download has put significant strain on Swiss data infrastructure, though providers report the networks are handling the increased load. This surge highlights the massive scale of anticipation for the upcoming title. The phenomenon mirrors similar traffic spikes seen with other major game releases, demonstrating how blockbuster entertainment events can temporarily impact national internet performance.


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