In 2023, Valorant, a game by Riot Games, demonstrated impressive results, securing the 8th position in terms of active players, according to the report by the analytics company Newzoo. Despite this, new data underscores changes in the dynamics of the gaming industry.

The company's analytics also revealed that last year, 60% of gaming time was spent on games older than 6 years. This indicates stability and users' preference for established titles. Recall that Valorant was released on June 2, 2020, and after such a short period of existence, the game occupies the 8th place among such globally renowned giants as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Call of Duty, emphasizing its growing popularity.

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Nevertheless, Valorant continues to set world records for esports views on various platforms. The first major tournament of 2024, Masters Madrid, recently concluded, attracting nearly 2 million viewers at its peak, indicating the game's strengthened position on the global stage.