Summary

  • Fortnite's special events, like in-game concerts featuring popular artists, are one of the game's defining features and generate a lot of excitement among fans.
  • The recent Big Bang event, which featured an Eminem concert, attracted millions of viewers on Twitch, causing a surge in viewer numbers for many notable streamers.
  • The event also introduced new game modes, such as a LEGO mode and a Rocket Racing mode, but the Eminem concert was the highlight of the night and garnered significant anticipation.

Yesterday's Big Bang event in Fortnite was a major moment for the game, especially when it came to Twitch viewership. Thanks to a live concert performed by the one and only Eminem, millions flocked to Twitch in order to watch the event unfold, and it caused a massive surge in viewer numbers for many notable streamers.

Fortnite is well known as one of the top titles in the battle royale genre, but the special events in Fortnite are one of the defining features of the game. Special events have been the go-to method of closing out chapters for Fortnite, and these events sometimes have in-game concerts attached to them featuring some of the biggest musical artists in the world. The first Fortnite in-game concert was performed by Marshmello, and it quickly took off with other artists, like Travis Scott and Ariana Grande. There has been a lot of hype surrounding Eminem's Fortnite debut, and the Twitch numbers are proof of fans' excitement.

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The Big Bang event saw a peak viewership of 3,291,525 on Twitch, flooding the site with excited fans. An influx of players flocking to Fortnite caused some issues for many trying to watch from their own PC or consoles, so some viewers were forced to go to Twitch in order to see the event take place.

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Not only was the Eminem concert a major draw for the event, but there were also several new game modes announced, like a LEGO mode and a Rocket Racing mode that features races using Rocket League vehicles. However, Eminem was definitely the highlight of the night, as players were able to participate in the concert with some fun rhythm-based gameplay, making the event even more exciting to experience. The event gave popular streamer Ninja a great night with 4.3 million total views, proving just how anticipated the finale to this record-breaking Fortnite season was.

It's no secret that Fortnite has become an absolute juggernaut of a game, and there are no signs of it slowing down. Chapter 5 is promising even more fun and action, and it's incredibly likely that there will be even more record-breaking moments to come for the battle royale title. Since its launch back in 2017, Fortnite has reached truly impressive heights, and it's amazing to see how video games can make so many people flock to live streams in order to see what new and exciting features the game continues to offer.

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Fortnite
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Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
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Released
September 26, 2017
ESRB
T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
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Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure