The Dota 2 Lima Major Falls Short in Viewership
The recent Dota 2 Lima Major, held in South America, faced disappointment as it ranked ninth in terms of viewership among the most-watched Majors. With over 490,000 peak viewers, the tournament failed to meet expectations. The grand finals, featuring two European teams, contributed to decreased interest from local fans.
SA Teams Knocked Out Early, Impacting Online Viewership
Although South American teams had a strong start in the tournament, both representatives, beastcoast and Evil Geniuses, were eliminated in the earlier stages of the main event. As a result, the interest in online viewership naturally declined. With two home crowd favorites out of the tournament, the excitement among local fans diminished.
Passionate In-Person Attendees make up for Viewership Decline
Despite the drop in online viewership, the in-person attendees displayed unwavering passion for the games. Their enthusiastic cheers even caused soundproofing problems throughout the event. The Lima Major boasted one of the most energetic and lively crowds in recent Dota 2 events. Overall viewership numbers were still enough to secure a spot in the top 10 most-watched Majors.
An Advantageous Time Slot for European Fans
The decision to schedule the finals at a time that accommodated both Western and Eastern European fans proved beneficial for the Lima Major. This allowed a comfortable viewing experience for European audiences and contributed to the tournament’s push to secure a spot among the top 10.
In addition to the presence of non-South American teams in the finals, the Major was played on one of the longest-running patches in Dota 2 history. While most matches were exciting, they were played in a meta that is now considered stale. Dota 2 fans have been eagerly anticipating a change, which is expected to arrive within a few days.
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