On November 29, Fortnite launched its Chapter 7 season with the massive Zero Hour Live Event. The epic showdown against Dark Presence brought together characters from some of the most iconic franchises, including King Kong, Godzilla, Homer Simpson, Star Wars Imperial ships, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Iron Man, Superman, and more. The event’s sheer scale drew attention from both gamers and streamers alike.
During the Zero Hour Live Event, countless players and streamers went live to broadcast the battle in real time. The Fortnite category on Twitch peaked at 84.4K unique channels, making it the most-streamed game of 2025. By comparison, Roblox, the second-highest game in this metric, reached just 7.9K channels at its peak.
The Zero Hour Live Event pushed Fortnite’s Twitch category to a peak of 977.6K concurrent viewers, making it the most-watched game across any platform in 2025 so far. On Kick, Fortnite hit 851.4K viewers, setting a new record for the platform, while YouTube Live saw 619.7K viewers tuning in. Overall, the event achieved an epic scale, captivating millions of viewers around the globe.
Nicholas “Nick Eh 30” Amyoony emerged as the most-watched streamer during the Zero Hour Live Event. His YouTube broadcast attracted 159.4K concurrent viewers, marking the second-highest peak in his channel’s history.
The top ten most-watched streamers during the event also featured Rubén “Rubius” Doblas, David “TheGrefg” Cánovas, Ali “SypherPK” Hassan, and even Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr.
Fortnite continues to be one of the world’s most popular games, with Epic Games consistently wowing fans through exciting collaborations and standout cameos. Over the past few years, the game has delivered a wide range of interactive experiences, from virtual concerts by music icons to movie trailer premieres and even full film screenings. With the developers’ creativity seemingly limitless, fans are eagerly awaiting what surprises the new chapter will bring.
