Twitch is a good indicator of how successful online games are. We show you which MMORPGs were the biggest on Twitch in 2019.
Not only is it fun to play MMORPGs yourself, but also to watch others play them. Twitch is the most important platform for this. We now present to you the seven largest MMORPGs that had the most viewers on the platform in 2019.
The list is based on the statistics from sullygnome.
7. Lost Ark
What is Lost Ark? Lost Ark can be described as a mix of hack ‘n’ slash and MMORPG. You control your hero from an isometric perspective and fight enemies in fast-paced, action-packed battles similar to Diablo.
However, you are moving in an open online world where you encounter other players just like in an MMORPG. Together you complete quests or fight powerful bosses. Lost Ark has not yet been released in this country, but many are playing the Russian version, for example. We also have a first impression of the game for you.
How many hours was Lost Ark played in 2019? Lost Ark has so far in this year reached 16,886,236 hours watched on Twitch.
6. Tibia
What is Tibia? Tibia is one of the grandfathers of MMORPGs. It was released in 1997 and is still very popular today, as Twitch shows. It is basically a sandbox MMORPG that focuses on exploring the world and fighting monsters.
Tibia was developed in 1997 by German students Stephan Börzsönyi, Guido Lübke, Ulrich Schlott, and Stephan Vogler and managed to build a large and dedicated fan base.
How many hours was Tibia watched in 2019?Although Tibia is already 22 years old, the total of 21,283,979 hours watched in 2019 shows that it is still popular.
5. The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO)
What is ESO? The Elder Scrolls Online is based on the well-known single-player RPG series The Elder Scrolls and allows you to explore the fantasy world of Tamriel with friends. Here you experience many adventures, such as fighting the dragons in Elsweyr.
The Elder Scrolls Online focuses on storytelling, and it is even possible to see the effects of your actions in the game world. For example, when an NPC dies.
How many hours was ESO watched in 2019? A total of 26,380,017 hours have been watched for ESO on Twitch so far.
4. Final Fantasy XIV
What is Final Fantasy XIV? This MMORPG follows the classic pattern. It is a theme park MMORPG, in which the story and quests are in the foreground.
You experience a continuing story that takes you across the fantasy world of Eorzea, which faces numerous threats. You and your friends confront these dangers together and try to save the world. In the process, you fight against monsters and improve your hero.
How many hours was Final Fantasy XIV watched in 2019? Players watched 31,193,523 hours of streamers experiencing adventures in the MMORPG.
3. Black Desert Online
What is Black Desert Online? This MMORPG was released in 2014 for PC and is now also playable on Xbox One and PS4. The online game is particularly noted for its detailed graphics and the diverse customization options for the hero.
It is a sandbox MMORPG where you not only hunt monsters and participate in wars, but can also simply be a blacksmith or craftsman.
How many hours was Black Desert watched in 2019? So far this year, the MMORPG has reached a total of 34,135,021 hours watched on Twitch.
2. Old School RuneScape
What is Old School RuneScape? RuneScape is now 18 years old. This MMORPG has of course changed over the years. However, these changes were not well received, especially by veterans of the early days.
Therefore, the developer studio Jagex released Old School RuneScape, which is based on a very early version of the game. This version is extremely popular and allows for play on both PC and mobile.
How many hours was Old School RuneScape watched in 2019? Viewers spent 63,894,730 hours watching others play the MMORPG.
1. World of Warcraft
What is World of Warcraft? WoW is one of the most popular MMORPGs and was released by Blizzard in 2004. Seven expansions have been released, and with Shadowlands, the eighth is on the way.
World of Warcraft Classic is a special version of the MMORPG that brings you back to the early days of the game and was released in 2019. This version is also extremely popular and is likely to account for a large part of WoW’s success on Twitch.
How many hours was World of Warcraft watched in 2019? The MMORPG has reached a total of 415,090,871 hours watched so far, more than six times that of the second place.
