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As gamers, we hold the power. By choosing what game to jump onto and how long to play, we dictate it\u2019s popularity and how far it can go. Some games have a huge burst and then die down, they live on the laurels of their launch and then just fizzle out. Other games stand the test of time, having regular and new players alike joining the ranks. Let\u2019s take a look at the most popular online games of 2022 so far.<\/p>
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Note: This list is based on concurrent player numbers. The data is grabbed from multiple sources so numbers may not be 100% accurate. This list will change over time and may not be accurate if you are reading at a later date, gaming kind of works like that, we are fickle creatures.<\/em><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 10 - Apex Legends<\/strong><\/p> 411,183 Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> Respwan\u2019s Apex Legends was released in 2020 and took the battle royal genre by storm. Great gameplay, AAA game quality and a free-to-play model made it a stand out on its release. Although numbers have dipped since its release, it has held onto a loyal following. Steam alone (we are not adding in console numbers here) has peaked at 411, 183 players in 2022.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 9 - PUBG<\/strong><\/p> 696,704 Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> PUBG has remained a staple for battle royal games since its release, even though the market has been flooded with copycat games in recent years. The games military style experience is still a stand out from its rivals, and it also comes with a mobile version that is very popular though those numbers are not included here.<\/p> <\/p> 2022 numbers actually rose from 2021 numbers, seeing 696,704 concurrent players.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 8 - DOTA 2<\/strong><\/p> 786,118 Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> MOBA games don\u2019t get the love they deserve. Battle Royal seems to have taken over, bit don\u2019t count out the likes of DOTA 2 and other MOB games. DOTA2 has seen a steady increase of players year on year. Even though it\u2019s been around for over 10 years some months it nearly hits 1 million concurrent players.<\/p> <\/p> A lot of DOTA 2\u2019s popularity could be related to its strong e-sports presence, having the highest competition prize money in an e-sports tournament to date, The International 10 saw a prize pool of $40 million. So tell your parents that playing games is a real job.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 7 - Counter Strike: GO<\/strong><\/p> 1,013,237 Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> Counter Strike is a household name at this point. One of the strongest brand powers out there, and like DOTA 2 a massive e-sports presence. Europe and particularly Russia make up the majority of players in Counter Strike: G), keeping this classic alive with no signs of quitting.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 6 - Lost Ark<\/strong><\/p> 1,324,761 Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> The only game on this list with a 2022 list, showing that new titles can make a big impact - trick is to stay up there! This fantasy MMORPG saw a huge 1.3 million concurrent players in its first month and has held steady hitting close to the million mark regularly.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 5 - Minecraft<\/strong><\/p> 1.4 Million+ Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> You knew Minecraft was going to be here, loved by kids and adults alike, it is an immensely enjoyable game. The blockbuster has something everyone - exploration, crafting, action, creativity, it is unstoppable. Although it is hard to find solid numbers for Minecraft especially with the cross platform and the release of Minecraft Dungeons, we estimate concurrent players hitting 1.4 million, possible more.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 4 - Roblox<\/strong><\/p> 4 Million Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> I will admit, I have never played Roblox but it is a name I know well. Is it a kids game? I don\u2019t know. Anyway, it is a household name and you will often see gaming apparel out there for it. Its popularity has skyrocketed since its release in 2006, it has plenty of events and awards that make sure the game sticks in the minds of everyone out there.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 3 - Crossfire<\/strong><\/p> 8 Million Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> I wouldn\u2019t blame you for not knowing this one. This Counter Strike clone is one of the most played games in the world primarily due to its popularity in Korea. It is said it will break the West very soon. The figure of 8 million comes directly from the developers so take it with a pinch of salt but it is hugely popular so we will take them at their word.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 2 - League of legends<\/strong><\/p> 8 Million Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> A DOTA 2 rival, but its numbers make DOTA 2\u2019s look like rookie numbers. Again, a hugely popular e-sports scene and loyal community helps League of Legends stay on the top of this list. In 2019 the League of Legends World Championship broke Twitch\u2019s viewership record with 1.7 million. LOL is not going anywhere anytime soon.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Number 1 - Fortnite<\/strong><\/p> 12.3 Million Players<\/em><\/strong><\/p> You kind of guessed it, didn\u2019t you? It\u2019s popularity is unparalleled. I see it as a kids game, but I am a millennial so there you go. Fortnite, from a marketing perspective, is a very clever game. It is constantly shifting and tweaking based on trends and with new Battlepass content released almost every month it basically becomes a different game. It uses heroes and characters from across all genres including Marvel, DC and Star Wars. it has held in game concerts with Travis Scott performing. It is more of a marketing experiment than a game\u2026but it works.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> And that is it, I don\u2019t think there are too many surprises on this list. I am a DOTA 2 fan, so I am annoyed League of Legends is number 2\u2026but what do I know, I make gaming clotheing, not multi-million dollar online, e-sport level games.<\/p> <\/p> Game on friends,<\/p> GGWP<\/p> <\/p>![\"hjwaff2rt4pxkingyo8typixadcoln6btwpqcjx0612nr6cp.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/hjwaff2rt4pxkingyo8typixadcoln6btwpqcjx0612nr6cp.jpg\")
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