5 esports titles with most active competitive scene

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Esports is synonymous with competition and intense matches that deliver a unique adrenaline rush. Whether players root for their favorite teams or engage in the esports games themselves, every match requires skill and warrants a competitive spirit. This has led to many developers focusing their efforts on creating games that are fit for esports and competitive gaming tournaments around the globe.

While some esports titles lose their steam after a few years, the ones on this list continue to allure gamers and are thriving due to a large active player base.

Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

Dota 2 (Defense of the Ancients) is an esports juggernaut that attracts a massive number of players each day. It involves two teams with five members each, wherein they are tasked with defending an artifact called the Ancient. There are two such artifacts in each match, and players can choose from a vast array of heroes to defend them.

Pudge, Phantom Assassin, Invoker, Juggernaut, and Slark are some of the most popular heroes in Dota 2. Furthermore, there is an annual tournament called "The International" that garners a lot of attention from fans and competitive teams. A vast roster of heroes combined with countless possibilities and tactics involved in every match are some of the main highlights of Dota 2.

Fortnite has catapulted into popularity ever since its launch in 2017 by Epic Games. It continues to allure new players, and according to the revelation by Epic Games themselves, they have a whopping 70 million active players per month. Players can partake in various game modes like 50v50, Arena, Air Royale, and Bounty.

Fortnite also allures players with various tie-ins and crossovers