MOBAs Represent 55% of Esports Hours Watched in 2020

While most marketers are familiar with the concept of “what an esports is”, understanding trends related to specific video game genres are less accessible. For example, while Battle Royale may be the most popular game genre to watch on platforms like Twitch, BR esports audiences are dwarfed by more popular game genres. This week, Stream Hatchet investigates the year to date esports market share of the top video game genres:

• This year, 55% of the total esports hours watched came from MOBA Games: It’s no surprise that the MOBA genre continues to dominate the esports market. Games like League of Legends have consistently drawn audiences across multiple streaming platforms.
• Battle-Royale represents less than 3% of the total esports market share: While Fortnite continues to attract massive audiences around in-game events like the Travis Scott concert, its esports audiences have lagged. As a result, the genre has failed to gain significant market share compared to the broader FPS category.

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