The highly successful 27th season of Fortnite, dubbed 'Fortnite OG,' concluded with a record-breaking Eminem concert during 'The Big Bang' live event, marking the apex of online and streamer activity according to Streams Charts. This virtual spectacle not only served as the grand finale for Chapter 4 but also set a new standard for the fusion of gaming and live-streaming entertainment.
At its peak, the concert garnered the attention of over 3 million concurrent viewers, with nearly 147 thousand channels simultaneously streaming in the 'Fortnite' category of Twitch. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record held since Doomsday live event ('The Device') that happened in June 2020 and was watched by up to 2.2 million viewers. December 2020 saw the now 2nd-highest figure of simultaneously streaming channels during the live event with Galactus: back then, the active channels peaked at 132 thousand.
The recent Eminem concert not only surpassed these figures but also underscored the unprecedented growth and engagement within the Fortnite community. The surge in both active channels and viewers reflects the evolving landscape of live events within the gaming realm. Fortnite continues to break its own records, creating new and thrilling experiences for its ever-expanding audience.
Eminem's concert not only exceeded the viewership of Travis Scott's memorable performance but also highlighted the growing influence of virtual events within the gaming world. Among virtual performances by artists, Eminem's concert stood out, surpassing the performance of Travis Scott, which attracted 1.2 million concurrent viewers. The top three is rounded out by the performance of Ariana Grande, peaking at 1 million viewers.
The engagement of Fortnite streamers played a pivotal role in propelling Twitch to its highest viewer numbers in all of 2023. The purple platform reached 6.193 million viewers, just 20 thousand more than the now second-highest result of the year: the previous record for 2023 was set in July and was linked to an event hosted by Ibai Llanos, popularly known as just Ibai.
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