Fortnite's Twitch viewers skyrocket as Eminem takes the stage in live event

Eminem's Fortnite debut during the Big Bang event has given the battle royale game a massive surge in Twitch viewership, closing out Chapter 4 with a, well, bang.

Fortnite's Big Bang event saw a peak viewership of 3,291,525 on Twitch, flooding the site with excited fans. The overwhelming attendance of enthusiastic players flocking to Fortnite was so vast that users couldn't even load the official channel's livestream.

The Big Bang event in Fortnite was a significant moment for the game, especially regarding Twitch viewership. Thanks to a live concert by the one and only Eminem, millions flocked to Twitch to watch the event unfold, causing a massive surge in viewer numbers for many notable streamers.

The live event bid farewell to the game's highly successful OG map and introduced many new gameplay features and modes. It starts with destroying the OG map and transporting players into the expansive Fortnite multiverse. Then, #fresh game modes were revealed, featuring the innovative Fortnite LEGO mode that turns players into blocky LEGO characters within a new Battle Royale map.

However, Eminem was the night's highlight, as players could participate in the concert with some fun rhythm-based gameplay, making the event even more exciting to experience. Players immersed themselves in a style reminiscent of Guitar Hero, delighting in Eminem's performances, including chart-topping hits such as "Lose Yourself" and "Godzilla."

The event gave popular streamer Ninja a great night with 4.3 million total views, proving just how anticipated the finale to this record-breaking Fortnite season was.

Fortnite is well known as one of the top titles in the battle royale genre, but the special events in Fortnite are one of the game's defining features. Special events have been the go-to method of closing out chapters for Fortnite, and these events sometimes have in-game concerts attached to them featuring some of the most prominent musical artists in the world. Chapter 5 promises even more fun and action, and there will likely be even more record-breaking moments for the battle royale title.