Fortnite’s Battle Royale game mode continues to ride the wave of success. In recent weeks, Epic’s arcade shooter has climbed to the top position for streams and viewers. Even League of Legends can’t keep up.
The site SullyGnome has released new statistics showing Fortnite at number 1 for viewers and streams on Twitch for the first time. The top position has always been reserved for League of Legends, which has at least currently fallen.
In the past 14 days, Fortnite was watched on Twitch for a total of 4,882 years and 208 days – an impressive figure. Content was streamed in the last 14 days that could keep you entertained for the next 246 years and 231 days – non-stop.
Fortnite Twice as Strong as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Fortnite’s main competitor, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, has been clearly outpaced in recent weeks. About twice as many streams and viewers showcase the increased popularity of Fortnite impressively.
The trend over the past 90 days shows that Fortnite has made significant gains, especially in recent times:
The increased attention also benefits the streamers. For example, Ninja, one of the best Fortnite players in the world, has recorded a new record with over 100,000 subscribers in recent days.
Twitch Prime Loot as the Trigger for the Hype?
Last week, Twitch Prime members were able to snag cosmetic items in Fortnite, including the legendary Havoc skin. Whether the numbers skyrocketed due to this action or if a more long-term trend is actually emerging remains unclear.
However, it is undeniable that attention towards Fortnite and Twitch has increased due to this action. That Fortnite is increasingly coming into focus for streamers is also recognized at Microsoft.
Thus, the Hypezone on the streaming platform Mixer was expanded to include Fortnite. In the Hypezone, you can only see Fortnite matches that are approaching their end. With this feature, you can therefore follow the most intense minutes of a round of Fortnite: Battle Royale – and only those!
What do you think of the numbers? Do you watch streams related to Fortnite yourself?
