eSport games played in Hungary in 2020

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Like most European countries, Hungary’s esports market has been growing exponentially over the last several years. According to statistics, there are over 3.7 million video game players in the country, translating to about 58% of Hungary’s population aged between 18 and 65 years.

Currently, there are over 200,000 esports players in Hungary, and the number continues increasing daily. This sport is especially popular among Millenials, with at least 80% of the players being under 25 years. The growth of this market has prompted several clubs in the country to develop esports departments to grow the talent.

Here’s a laydown of the most played eSports games in Hungary. Fortunately, most of the esports are available for wagering at Betway and other major bookies.

Top 3 Esports games in Hungary

League of Legends

With about 65% of Hungary’s esports gamers playing this game, League of Legends is the country’s most popular video game in 2020. The game was first released in 2009, and Hungarians have continued embracing it over the years. 

Since its inception, LoL has changed significantly, though the gameplay has remained constituent to its original over the years. At first, the game might appear confusing and chaotic to some players, but it becomes very interesting once you understand the basics. Even better, the game is highly competitive, and it’s packed with various interesting characters.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

When wagering on esports with Betway online bets, CS: GO will be among your top choices. The game is loved by over 50% of Hungarian esports players and for good reasons. For starters, CS: Go boasts of an unrivaled competitive aspect, and the gameplay goers smoothly as you get to collaborate with your team.

CS: GO is arguably the most iconic FPS games of the decade, giving the players access to a massive multiplayer base and excellent user interface. However, some players have criticized the game for offering what many players term as repetitive gameplay in some aspects. Nonetheless, that hasn’t stopped an average of 52% Hungarian esports players from enjoying it.

Player Unknown Battle Grounds

As many Hungarian esports players will tell you, PUBG is among the best FPS games of the decade. In Hungary, about 41% of esports enthusiasts enjoy this game, hosting different competitions online. This game was recently released on mobile phones with almost every feature available on PC, and you can expect the number of gamers enjoying it in the country to continue rising.

PUBG is free to install and play on your smartphone, and you can log in with your Facebook account or as a guest to enjoy the gameplay. Like a procedural crime drama, the game has three key elements in its storyline, which include landing on an island, gearing up, and surviving till the end. Even better, every round brings a sense of progress, growth, and construction.

Conclusion

While you might have expected FIFA to be among the top three most played games in Hungary, it wouldn’t make it even for the top five. Most Hungarians are not royal players of this football games, though they enjoy other popular titles like Fortnite, Hearthstone, and Rainbow Six Siege.