The big Twitch streamers did not perform well in the Fortnite World Cup qualifiers. Only one big star has managed to qualify for the Solo World Cup.
Who qualified? Only the American Tfue managed to do so. He will be participating in the World Cup in New York this summer.
Other big names like Ninja, Myth, or NICKMERCS are not there. They all failed in the qualification.
Fortnite World Cup without big streamers – Why?
Who qualified instead? Many players who also stream are participating, but they have not yet reached the massive follower numbers like the streamers. They focused more on eSports than on entertainment and growing their channel.
Among the players who qualified for the World Cup is benjyfishy, for example. The 15-year-old is becoming increasingly popular, so his mother already took him out of school. For many Germans, Issa should also be a familiar name. The professional from Ghost Gaming is frequently featured by German YouTubers, which has increased his recognition.
He may not be among the top 50 streamers on Twitch, but he is also likely well-known worldwide: Mongraal, who gained attention as the Fortnite prodigy.
Why are the big streamers failing? There is not just one reason:
- Many professionals complained about stream snipers, players who hunt the streamer in the lobby because they are following him live.
- Another reason is likely the intense competition. When Fortnite became popular, and along with it the successful streamers, there was little competition that could really keep up. Now the World Cup attracts professionals from other games with numerous millions in prize money. Everyone wants to try their luck.
- Many streamers are successful because they make spectacular kills and want to offer something to their viewers. However, this contradicts the playing style at the World Cup. Here, players play passively, and whoever can hide the longest also goes the furthest. Simply eliminating opponents is not important here.
What do the streamers themselves say about it? The mood among the streamers is not very good. Ninja, for example, was eager to participate in the Solo World Cup. He recently wrote that he hates solos and will definitely not be participating in the Solo World Cup.
TSM_Myth, on the other hand, now sees it more lightly from a distance. He writes on Twitter: “If you feel bad because you didn’t qualify, just play “Getting Over It” and finish it. I feel like a new person and I’m ready to take on the hunger of the world!”
What do you think? Will the Fortnite World Cup be good even without the well-known streamers?
