2024 Streaming Results: Insights from GameDev Reports

The streaming landscape in 2024 has seen some exciting trends and growth in various areas. Platforms like Kick have shown impressive growth, with a whopping 1.7 billion hours of content consumed in 2024, marking a 176% increase from the previous year. Spanish-speaking viewers have also shown significant interest, with watched hours jumping from 56 million in 2023 to 364 million in 2024, a 546% increase. Other platforms making waves include SOOP Korea, Chzzk, BIGO Live, and the international version of SOOP Korea.

Top streamers have started broadcasting on multiple platforms simultaneously, leading to increased average viewership ranging from 27% to 491%. Twitch Drops have had a significant impact on viewership growth, with games like Minecraft seeing a 47% increase and Diablo IV a whopping 1353% increase.

When it comes to streamers, Kai Cenat and iShowSpeed are leading the charge with millions of hours watched. VTubers have also been gaining popularity in the English-speaking streaming scene, accumulating 294 million viewing hours in 2024. RPGs have been a hit genre this year, with games like Elden Ring, Path of Exile, and Monster Hunter: World racking up billions of viewing hours collectively.

In terms of games, DLCs have become just as popular as full-fledged games, with titles like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and World of Warcraft: The War Within garnering millions of views. Remakes and remasters have also captured viewers’ attention, with games like Silent Hill 2 Remake and Dragon Quest 3 attracting millions of hours of watch time.

The gaming community has shown interest in transmedia content as well, with Fallout 76 and League of Legends streams seeing significant increases in viewership. Esports events like the eSports World Cup have amassed over 103 million viewing hours, with games like DOTA 2 and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang leading the way.

Overall, 2024 has been a year of growth and innovation in the streaming world, with new platforms, popular streamers, engaging games, and exciting events capturing the attention of audiences worldwide.