Overview
- The game became the most pre-ordered title on the PlayStation and Microsoft stores after Sensor Tower estimated about 9.69 million digital pre-orders generating roughly $942 million.
- Console pre-loads went live on Tuesday and triggered record traffic peaks and the highest daily data volume Virgin Media O2 has seen, with hourly and morning traffic surges reported.
- Take-Two says pre-orders have exceeded its internal expectations but the company is keeping guidance unchanged until post-launch sales are confirmed.
- At around 212GB for the console install, the file size is forcing many players to clear or expand limited console storage and some boxed retail copies are still waiting to deliver download codes until November 12.
- Internet providers are preparing for further demand on launch day and customers should expect possible local congestion, slower downloads, and advice to pre-load early to avoid delays.