The most popular Android eSports games revealed – blurring the boundaries of physical vs virtual in the gaming industry!
Android mobile games have catalyzed a new era of eSports – grabbing the attention of the next-gen competitive gamers striving to compete on a global level. As per the Esports Charts’ (agency collecting esports data) reportings, Moonton’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang was one of the most played Android mobile game in 2021 with a total of 386.8 Million watch hours.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends, commonly referred to as MLBB or ML, is a multiplayer online battle arena game played on mobile with an opportunity to have an action-gaming experience on phone with friends and strangers just the same. The game comprises two rival teams with five members each, attempting to protect their respective towers while attacking their counterparts’.
Originally, the game was popular around Southeast Asia, however, gradually it gained global appeal. Currently, almost 44 percent of the revenue the company is generating is from outside Asia. Not just that, it is now rivaling top-notch team-based eSports strategy games like Riot Games’ League of Legends.
Android eSports Games have become popular among the competitive gamers who bet on online multiplayer battle arena sports. In fact, the gaming industry is listed parallel to the likes of WTA and ATP Tennis as well as NBA and European basketball leagues, as the top sports market.
The growth of these eSports has been induced by live streaming of the tournaments, enabling viewers to get real-time winner titles based on the latest outcomes from live games. The worldwide demand for eSports is one of the many reasons why Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in a deal of $68.7 Billion.=
“Microsoft agreed to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, its largest takeover ever and a big bet on the metaverse,” New York Times wrote at that time.
The Most Popular Android eSports Games Revealed
If you are an eSport gaming enthusiast, you would be glad to know that we have compiled some other gaming titles that emerge as full-fledged eSports already turning into full-fledged professions for many gamers.
PUBG Mobile
Two years back, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) eSport was regarded as ‘top-dog’ and the most played game with the highest number of concurrent players recorded in the year. However, later in 2021, PUBG was dethroned from the top position by Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and became the 2nd most played and watched game with almost 216.7M hours of live streaming from PUBG mobile events.
As of now, in 2022, it is the 3rd most popular game with separate PUBG Mobile Clubs for every major continent where regional tournaments take place. The regional champion of the game plays in the major event, PUBG Mobile Pro League sponsored by the headline publisher of the game, Tencent Games. The PUBG leagues in Asia and Europe carry beefy prizes worth $150,000 or more.
Garena Free Fire
Garena Free Fire, also referred to as Free Fire, is a multiplayer battle royale eSport developed by 111dots Studio and introduced by Garena for iOS and Android. The game first rose to fame in 2019, with the title of the most downloaded mobile game of the year on the planet. That same year the mobile game made a gross profit of 1 Billion around the globe – cementing itself as the most run Android mobile game.
In each match, the all-action affair allows 50 real-time players to play. With undeniable success, the game has established itself as a strong force in the industry to be reckoned with. Its World Series for the year 2022 is set to be hosted in Singapore on Sentosa Island in May.
Arena of Valor
Arena of Valor, formerly called Strike of Kings, is influenced by Honor of Kings. The multiplayer online battle game is developed by TiMi Studio Group and launched by Level Infinite for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. It is another example of the popularity of the Android eSports games as it was listed among the top six gaming titles at the 2018 Asian Games.
Starting off as a low-key Android game, Arena of Valor has now become a legit medal event for 2022, a source confirmed – marking a great achievement for a humble title like itself.
So these were the exemplary Android Mobile games shining in the industry crowded with premium games and serving the need of a top-notch eSport gaming experience for the casual gaming community running all kinds of new and run-down operating systems. Now every type of gamer has a platform to showcase their skills without getting premium niche screens and devices.
