It shouldn't come as a surprise, but Genshin Impact is currently the most discussed game of 2021 – at least when it comes to Twitter. It's followed by Apex Legends, Animal Crossing, and Final Fantasy.
The news comes from Rishi Chadha – head of gaming content partnerships at Twitter – who posted several tweets earlier this week discussing video games on the popular site. Chadha announced not only the most talked-about games of 2021, but also the most talked-about esports teams, esports tournaments, and gaming events.
"First up, here's the most talked about games in 2021 so far," Chadha said in the announcement. "The list has shaken up significantly from last year, with Genshin Impact now in the #1 spot." You can check out the full list below:
Genshin Impact continues to be one of the most popular games on the market, thanks largely to its free-to-play service model, constant updates, and deep, engaging gameplay. There's also been a severe lack of new games over the past few months, making it easier for older titles to dominate the list.
It's also worth noting the position of Apex Legends compared to Fortnite. While Epic's battle royale often garners most of the attention, it's great to see Apex Legends breaking into the top 3 on Twitter's list.
As for the biggest gaming events of 2021, there were four that stood out to Chadha:
- PlayStation State of Play
- Pokemon Presents
- BlizzConline
- Nintendo Direct
Again, there weren't many surprises on the biggest gaming events list. All four of those titles left viewers with massive reveals, and the Nintendo Direct was the first in over a year – fans were clearly excited to see what Nintendo had up its sleeve.
The esports discussion is much more interesting, however, as Chadha notes half of the teams on the list come from Brazil. The full list is as follows:
Chadha provides several other insights, which can be found directly on their Twitter account. It'll be curious to see how the lists change in the coming months, as new games – like Monster Hunter Rise – make their way to market.