Diablo 4 Viewership Plummets 99% Since Season 1 Launched as Players Claim Game Feels Dead

Diablo 4's Twitch viewership has dropped 99% since Season 1 launched, from a peak of 278,672 to just 2,783.
The game initially reviewed very well and broke sales records, but has since been criticized for lack of content.
Viewership is down to just under 1,000 viewers currently, compared to competitors like Baldur's Gate 3 with 22,000.
Players are claiming the game feels "dead" and many don't plan on returning for Season 2.
It remains to be seen if more content in Season 2, launching October 17th, can fix the retention issue.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 2:21:49 AM