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    Has Apex Legends Overtaken Fortnite as the Bigger Esport in 2025?

    Has Apex Legends Overtaken Fortnite as the Bigger Esport in 2025?

    🔥 Apex Legends vs. Fortnite—Which is the bigger esport in 2025?

    With the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Open New Orleans on the horizon, the debate over whether Apex Legends has surpassed Fortnite in esports popularity is heating up.

    Both games remain major forces in competitive gaming, but recent data suggests Apex Legends is making significant strides in 2025.

    So, has it truly overtaken Fortnite as the top battle royale esport? Let’s break down the numbers.

    Apex Legends vs. Fortnite Esports Rankings in 2025

    📊 According to Esports Charts, Apex Legends has overtaken Fortnite in the rankings despite hosting fewer tournaments this season.

    🔥 Apex Legends (Currently Ranked #6 in Esports Rankings)

    🏆 Major Tournaments: ALGS 2024 Championships, 13YOG x Redragon League Grand Finals.
    💰 Prize Pool So Far: Over $2 million.
    👀 Peak Viewership: 540,000+ viewers.

    🎯 Fortnite (Currently Ranked #7 in Esports Rankings)

    🏆 Major Tournament: FNCS 2025 Majors (Most popular in Europe).
    💰 Prize Pool So Far: Over $2.3 million.
    👀 Peak Viewership: 480,000 viewers.
    🎮 Number of Events: Nearly 30 tournaments hosted already in 2025.

    🔹 Key Takeaway: While Fortnite hosts more events, Apex Legends achieves higher peak viewership per event, suggesting stronger audience engagement.

    Apex Legends Gains Momentum in 2025, But Fortnite Still Ruled 2024

    📈 Apex Legends’ Growth in 2025

    EA is heavily investing in the Apex Legends competitive scene, expanding global participation and boosting prize pools.

    🔹 The upcoming ALGS Open (May 1–May 4, 2025) will feature 160 teams competing for $1 million, marking one of Apex’s biggest events yet.

    👑 Fortnite’s Dominance in 2024

    Despite Apex’s growth, Fortnite was still the undisputed leader in 2024, with:

    ✔️ Over 370 tournaments hosted throughout the year.
    ✔️ $12.8 million in total prize money.
    ✔️ Peak viewership of 800,000+ during the FNCS Global Championship 2024.

    Both games will also compete in the 2025 Esports World Cup, where last year, Fortnite outperformed Apex with:

    📊 An average of 25,000+ viewers per match.
    📈 A peak of nearly 73,000 viewers.

    Will Apex Legends Finally Surpass Fortnite in Esports?

    🚀 Apex Legends is on the rise, but Fortnite’s longstanding dominance, higher event volume, and historical success in prize pools and viewership still give it the edge—for now.

    🔹 However, if Apex continues its upward trajectory, 2025 could be the year it finally claims the top spot in battle royale esports.

    With ALGS Year 5 shaping up to be Apex’s biggest season yet, fans will have to wait and see if it can truly take the esports crown!

    🎮 What do you think? Will Apex Legends surpass Fortnite in esports this year? Let us know in the comments!

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