Shooters and PvP games dominate the rankings on the TwitchTV streaming platform. But what are the most popular MMORPGs on Twitch? We at MeinMMO will tell you.
What is this about? In this article, we want to introduce you to the MMORPGs that are the most popular on Twitch. To do this, we looked at the average number of viewers over the last 30 days (until March 12) and created a ranking (via Sullygnome).
Note: The article originally appeared on June 19, 2021 and was last updated on March 13, 2023. Black Desert is now down to 6th place, being ousted by Albion Online.
5th place – Albion Online
setting: Fantasy | developer: Sandbox Interactive | platform: PC, Android, iOS | release date: 07/17/2017 | Model: Free2Play
What kind of game is this? Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG from the German developer Sandbox Interactive. Everything here revolves around your freedom, crafting and also PvP. You create your character without being tied to a class or fixed play style.
With this you explore the world in the ISO perspective, which is divided into different instanced areas and cities. There are also tons of dungeons that are randomly generated and can be found randomly.
While approaching the combat system and crafting play an important role in the first levels, the PvP aspect comes into play in the endgame. Because in the highest areas there is open PvP and even the possibility of losing your equipment in case of death.
Despite the PvP, however, Albion Online has enjoyed great popularity on PC for years. It was released for Android and iOS in June 2021 and even offers crossplay between the platforms.
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How is it doing on Twitch? In the last 30 days, Albion Online had:
In the summer of 2022, Albion Online experienced a boom on Twitch. The reason for this was the newly introduced twitch drops. While there used to be around 500 spectators on average at the start, there are now over 5,000. The numbers have also been very stable since September.
What is worth watching for? One reason is of course the drops to get additional rewards. But there are also lessons to be learned from many streamers, including how to properly engage in open-world PvP.
However, the German Albion community on Twitch is very small. English, Spanish and Russian streamers in particular are very active.
If you’re unsure about Albion, here’s a playtest from us: Albion Online is the best sandbox MMORPG you’ve never played – Playtest.