The February 7 launch of Hogwarts Legacy shattered Twitch viewing records, as reported by DTF Portal. The title drew an unprecedented number of concurrent watchers, signaling a performance spike not just for a single game but for the live streaming ecosystem surrounding it.
Hogwarts Legacy attracted more than 1.143 million players watching simultaneously, surpassing the prior peak held by Cyberpunk 2077, which reached around 1.14 million. The list of top broadcasted games also features titles like Elden Ring, Resident Evil Village, and Dying Light 2, underscoring a diverse appetite among viewers for both new releases and established favorites.
The record was driven not solely by the game’s appeal but also by a Twitch Drops promotion that rewarded viewers with in-game items for watching broadcasts. To claim rewards, viewers needed to link their Twitch accounts with WB Games accounts and sustain watch time for about 30 minutes on compatible streams.
Twitch’s most-watched stream categories reflected a mix of entertainment and competition. Special Events generated a peak audience of about 3.33 million, multiplayer League of Legends drew roughly 3.11 million, and the Just Chatting category attracted around 2.87 million concurrent viewers, illustrating the breadth of content that resonates with the platform’s audience. [Citation: DTF Portal]
In related coverage, Socialbites.ca noted chatter from a hacker persona named EMPRESS who claimed an intention to crack Hogwarts Legacy within ten days. The post highlights ongoing concerns about security and the ease with which some audiences engage with sensational rumors online. [Citation: Socialbites.ca]