Grand Theft Auto V continues to dominate Twitch, retaining its position as the most-watched game with an impressive 1.4 billion hours viewed in 2024. The evolving world of GTA Online, with regular updates and new content, keeps players engaged and draws in viewers. League of Legends and popular shooters like Valorant and Fortnite follow closely behind in viewership. Overall, Twitch witnessed 15.6 billion hours of gaming content watched throughout the year, accommodating an average of 105 million visitors monthly. In light of these statistics, Twitch's leadership has announced plans to enhance features for streamers in 2025, including expanded monetization options.
How is GTA Online maintaining its popularity among Twitch viewers?GTA Online's continuous updates, new storylines, and community-driven content keep players engaged, making it a highly viewed choice on Twitch.
GTA V was released in 2013 and has remained relevant due to its immersive open-world gameplay and the launch of GTA Online, which provides a dynamic multiplayer experience. The anticipation for GTA 6 adds to its ongoing popularity, as fans speculate about what Rockstar Games will introduce next in the franchise.
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It's wild how GTA Online still feels fresh after all these years—Rockstar’s drip-fed updates and the chaos of player-created content make it a perfect spectator sport. Meanwhile, Twitch’s planned upgrades for streamers in 2025 could make the platform even more addictive for both creators and viewers.