Do you want to know what gamers play? These are the most played video games in 2024

The videogame industry is one of the most important most attractive entertainment options currently. Millions of gamers around the world play online games. on a daily basisThis has led the sector to grow at a fast pace. exponentially in recent years, making it an important showcase for those who see a career opportunity. In addition, the industry is a important source of income and more and more companies and brands that want to be part of the gaming revolution are joining it.

Video games are entertainment, competitiveness and professionalismfrom simple fun to a job. The professional scene has a significant impact. International tournaments, such as the World Championships, which not only generate an enormous global exposure for the game, but also significant million-dollar prizes (it is expected that during 2025 and in the coming years, large tournaments will generate more than $50 million in prizes), as well as serving as an inspiration for players to try their hand at to improve their skillsto which must be added media coverage and broadcasts on platforms such as Twitch y YouTube, that turn professional players into public figures.

What are the most popular video games?

Among video games, several genres stand out: MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), Battle Royale, Shooter y sport/casual.

During 2024 the most played titles by the community are not only the newest ones, but games with many years since their release, continue to be the most popular. Depending on the genre, these are the most popular video games:

• MOBA: League of Legends (with 140 million monthly players), DOTA 2 and King of Glory.
• Battle Royale: Fortnite (with 230 million monthly players) and PUBG: Battlegrounds.
• Shooter: Counter Strike and Call of Duty: Warzone (with 50 million monthly players) and VALORANT (just over 20 million monthly).
• Sports/casual: EA SPORTS FC 24 (over 10 million monthly) and Minecraft (with over 100 million monthly players).

League of Legends grows in Spain

The famous game of Riot Games is the world’s most chosen in the genre MOBA. In Spain, there has been an exponential growth of interest among gamers in MOBAs. LoL since its launch in 2009. League of Legends is positioned as one of the most popular games at national and international level in gaming fairs and leagues/world leagues. An example of this reality is GAMERGY Madrid, the largest gaming and immersive entertainment event in Spain, which in its last edition welcomed more than 70,000 attendees. Every year end GAMERGY is held at IFEMA and hosts the end of League of Legendssuch as those of the Storm Circuitthe largest amateur esports structure at a national level, where the most outstanding is the Nexo League: the second division of LoL in Spain.