Mediatonic’s Fall Guys is a Twitch Hit with Over 30 Million Hours Watched
Mediatonic’s new online multiplayer obstacle course racing game, Fall Guys, is gaining massive popularity on Twitch. Within its first week, the game has accumulated more than 30 million hours of watch time.
Light-hearted Game Climbs the Ranks on Twitch
Since its official launch on August 4, Fall Guys has quickly become the second most-watched game on Twitch, only trailing behind League of Legends. Despite its playful appearance, the game offers intense multiplayer obstacle racing with players constantly trying to outmaneuver each other.
Early Success on Twitch and Steam
Fall Guys made a significant impact on Twitch during its 48-hour beta test when top streamers like xQc and Lirik played the game. The resulting hilarity led to the game’s success on Steam upon its release.
Consistent Popularity on Steam and Influential Streamers
Since its launch, Fall Guys has maintained its position within Steam’s top games based on player count. It has consistently remained in the top five with over 100,000 players, competing with popular titles like Grand Theft Auto V, PUBG, and Destiny 2. Notable content creators, including xQc, Rubius, Lirik, CohhCarnage, Alanzoka, and MoonMoon, have played Fall Guys on Twitch, making it a highly-watched game.
xQc Leads the Way on Twitch
xQc has been the most-watched streamer playing Fall Guys, dedicating 27 hours of airtime to the game and accumulating 1.2 million hours watched. According to Twitch stats website SullyGnome, xQc had an average of 45,821 viewers during his Fall Guys streams.
Strong Viewership and Potential for Long-Term Success
Fall Guys reached its peak viewership of over 500,000 on launch day. Even after that, the game consistently attracted over 300,000 concurrent viewers on five other days. Viewership for Fall Guys on Twitch tends to peak in the evenings on weeknights during prime viewing hours. However, it is uncertain whether the game’s viral attention can translate into long-term success, considering the transient nature of variety streamers who frequently switch between games.
Conclusion: A Possible Flash in the Pan?
As Fall Guys continues to gather attention on Twitch, it remains to be seen if the initial viral success can be sustained. The game’s popularity among variety streamers, who often move on to different games quickly, may indicate that Fall Guys could be a temporary sensation.