GTA VI's 212GB size may test Australian internet speeds
GTA VI requires up to 212 gigabytes and may take up to 39 hours to download on standard NBN plans.
Grand Theft Auto VI became available for pre-loading on Tuesday to Australian players who pre-ordered. The game is about 10 times larger than the previous instalment, demanding up to 212 gigabytes of storage on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X consoles.
Depending on your NBN plan speed, downloading in full could take as long as 39 hours. NBN Co reported a 10 per cent rise in network demand when pre-loading began.
The download represents about 40 per cent of what an average home downloads in a month. Players cannot begin playing until next Thursday, though many are pre-loading now to be ready when it launches.
- 212 gigabytes
- File size
- 39 hours
- Maximum download time
- 10 percent
- NBN network rise
- 40 percent of average home
- Monthly download share
Why it mattersAustralians on slower internet plans face long waits. Households sharing bandwidth will feel the strain during peak download periods.
AustraliaAustralians on standard NBN plans will experience download times of up to 39 hours, and many workplaces are bracing for leave requests as young staff want immediate access to the game.
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