This article will look at the top 5 esports in 2022. This necessarily does not mean those games have the most viewership.
This article will look at 5 of the most eventful and impactful esports in 2022. This year was a rollercoaster for esports as many games were outmatching each other in viewership, individual skills, new emergence of players, and more. Let us look at the list.
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Top 5 Esports of 2022
#5 – CS: GO
CS: GO is not dead yet, folks. In terms of competitive CS: GO, many tournaments were held, and winners were crowned. In addition, the public match servers are filled 24/7 with players playing competitive and casual maps. Even though it is not the most popular esport of 2022, it is still a sport that is quite popular and still watched among players.
#4 – Call of Duty Warzone
Call of Duty Warzone, both 1 and 2 are the most talked about recently. That is due to the mainstream appeal of the game and also because of its addictiveness. Many popular streamers, like Shroud, Timmy, and more, play Warzone and pull out inhuman clips on Reddit’s front page. We do not doubt that Warzone will continue to be a staple in modern gaming.
#3 – Dota 2
Dota is an old-school game. However, the viewership for it is still as loyal as CS. One of the many perks of the expansion of Dota is that it has mainstream appeal everywhere. Tournaments are being held in Europe, India, North America, and everywhere you can imagine with a Stadium. Dota’s MOBA style and easy-to-play and hard-to-master style can attract players and make them loyal followers.
#2 – Valorant
Valorant emerged as one of the most played esports in 2022 due to the emergence of VCT tournaments. Esports players like Yay, Asuna, Derrek, FNS, and Wardell have made waves and are responsible for the game’s popularity today, putting it in the second spot.
#1 – League of Legends
League of Legends remains at the top spot of the most played and viewed game of 2022. It is old school, but it deserves to be on the list due to its Maintainance and mainstream appeal. So much so that the game still racks up players at this age. The recent League of Legends World Championship crammed the highest numbers of all time on the Twitch channel.
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