Twitch Superstar DESTROYS YouTube – You Won’t Believe Her Comeback!

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Summary

  • Valkyrae reclaimed the top spot on Twitch as the most-watched female streamer in her first week back.
  • She received over 706,000 hours of watch time despite limited streaming hours.
  • Valkyrae’s switch from YouTube back to Twitch was due to Twitch’s focus on live content aligning with her goals.

In a quick and impressive comeback, Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter has regained her position as Twitch’s leading female streamer within a week of her return. The swift rise of Valkyrae on Twitch underscores the enduring influence she has had on the streaming community and the fervor generated by her return to the platform.

2015 saw Valkyrie kick off her streaming journey on Twitch, a platform owned by Amazon, where she gained popularity through her Fortnite content. In 2020, she made headlines in the streaming community after securing a two-year exclusive deal with YouTube, marking a significant milestone in her career. Following the completion of this contract, Valkyrie further strengthened her ties with YouTube by signing two more agreements. However, in December 2024, Valkyrie took her audience by surprise when she announced the end of her third and final YouTube contract, opting to return to Twitch. Her first stream on the platform was scheduled for January 8, 2025.

100 Thieves co-owner Valkyrae had a successful comeback on Twitch last week, placing her as the most-watched female streamer on the platform. According to Streams Charts data, she accrued over 706,000 hours of view time during that period, surpassing other notable figures like IronMouse, who previously held the record for the most subscribed Twitch streamer. What’s remarkable about her accomplishment is that she did this with a relatively low streaming schedule. Valkyrae only went live for 47 hours in her first week back, which is significantly less than some of her top-ranked peers, such as IronMouse, who streamed for 60 hours.

Valkyrae’s Twitch Comeback Proves Audience Loyalty

As a devoted cinephile, I’d rephrase it this way: Despite Valkyrae’s contemporaries like by_Owl, Emiru, and HappyHappyGal having a larger number of simultaneous viewers during the January 8-14 stretch, her audience’s commitment as shown by total watch time underscores her strength and dominance in the streaming realm. Gracious for the overwhelming support, the versatile streamer Valkyrae acknowledged it as a heartwarming return to Twitch. Even hinting at another stream on the very same day, she demonstrates no signs of slowing down, ready to continue her incredible journey with this promising start.

It’s worth noting that Valkyrae has shared the reason behind her return to Twitch from YouTube. She mentioned that YouTube is heavily favoring video content like “shorts,” which has resulted in their streaming features being underdeveloped after five years on the platform. Valkyrae expressed that this focus on videos clashes with her role as a streamer, and she feels more comfortable with Twitch’s emphasis on live content, as it aligns better with her objectives.

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2025-01-16 17:33