YouFibre hit by GTA 6 preload demand
Short answer: Short answer: Dexerto reports that UK internet provider YouFibre told customers GTA 6 downloads caused a network capacity issue, with slower speeds around Yorkshire on 10 November. YouFibre later said emergency work fixed it and service returned to normal.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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YouFibre emailed customers to say it was aware of a network capacity issue caused by high demand for GTA 6 downloads, which lowered overall download speeds.
YouFibre CEO Jeremy Chelot wrote on X on 10 November that GTA 6 was causing an issue with one of its Broadband Network Gateways, and that people around Yorkshire were seeing congestion while the team rebalanced traffic.
A second email said the network team had finished emergency traffic management to spread the load across the wider network, and the service had returned to normal. YouFibre warned that people actively downloading GTA 6 could still notice slower speeds, because the game download was being prioritised.
Preload opened on 10 November. If you are planning your own download, see our file size guide and the 212GB install tips. Some other providers have offered speed boosts, such as Xfinity and Spectrum.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: Dexerto, citing YouFibre emails and CEO Jeremy Chelot on X Sources: 1. Our view: The congestion was in one UK provider network and was fixed the same evening. It is an early sign of demand, not a wider outage. Checked: 11 Nov 2026.
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See also the Xfinity speed boost and Spectrum speed lift.
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Labels: Official = Rockstar or the platform owner, Reported = outlets or previews, Unconfirmed = not said by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
Did GTA 6 preload break UK internet?
No. Dexerto reports one provider, YouFibre, had congestion around Yorkshire on 10 November and fixed it the same evening.
Could my download still be slower?
YouFibre warned that people actively downloading GTA 6 could still see slower speeds because the download is prioritised.
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