Marvel Rivals Seems to Have Hurt Overwatch 2 Twitch Numbers

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Summary

  • Marvel Rivals boosted streamer views, overshadowing Overwatch 2’s decline.
  • NetEase’s Marvel Rivals surpassed milestones, posing a significant threat to Overwatch 2.

In contrast to Overwatch 2, which has seen a significant drop in viewership over the last month, Marvel Rivals is generating increased interest among streamers starting from its release date on December 5, 2024. This fresh hero-shooter game has managed to rejuvenate the genre by offering something new and exciting, keeping the excitement alive even for those who were growing tired of it.

Initially, it was thought that games like Valve’s “Deadlock” were the primary rivals to “Overwatch 2”. However, NetEase had been hinting at a significant project in the works. The release of “Marvel Rivals” quickly surpassed notable player thresholds, overshadowing more recent attempts in the genre such as “Concord”. With its unique blend of familiar gameplay mechanics and distinct visual style, “Marvel Rivals” is proving to have staying power, outlasting many of its struggling contemporaries in the genre.

Reports from outlets like Dexerto suggest a decrease in viewership for Overwatch 2, with many attributing Marvel Rivals’ surge in popularity as the possible cause. While no definitive link has been established, there seems to be a noticeable correlation between the launch of Marvel Rivals and its growing audience, accompanied by a significant drop in Overwatch 2 viewership. In the past week alone, Overwatch 2 averaged nearly 15,000 views, while Marvel Rivals consistently garnered around 84,000 views.

Marvel Rivals Poses a Huge Threat To Overwatch 2

Carver Fisher observes that between November and December 2024, the average viewership of Overwatch 2 on Streamscharts decreased by approximately 10k, and its peak viewership fell from 125k to 64k. This contrasts with Marvel Rivals, which was launched in December and it might be premature to assess whether views are rising or falling in the context of long-term tendencies. Yet, seasoned streamers have reported an increase in viewership after switching from Overwatch 2 to Marvel Rivals.

Previously, gamers known as ‘Bogur’ had a consistent peak of approximately 3,400 viewers. However, streaming ‘Marvel Rivals’ has propelled him to an impressive 20,000 viewers. This surge in viewership might be due to the novelty of a fresh game like ‘Marvel Rivals’, but it could also indicate waning interest in ‘Overwatch 2’. Despite efforts by its developers to maintain excitement through collaborations such as ‘Overwatch 2’s Avatar: The Last Airbender collaboration, ‘Marvel Rivals’ intense competition might necessitate more creative strategies from Blizzard to retain an audience.

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2025-01-05 03:53