7 Most Played Online Games During the COVID Lockdown

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(Newswire.net — September 29, 2020) — COVID has caused countries around the world to go into lockdown. This means that almost everyone has had to stay indoors for weeks. People being stuck inside has caused several activities to become very popular. One of them is online gaming.

Even if the industry has become more popular over the years, there are still many games and genres rising to the top. Let’s take a look at what most people are playing during the lockdown.

Online casinos  

COVID has seen a lot of people search for online casinos. It’s most likely because all brick and mortar establishments have shut down. E-gaming has become the new norm for gamblers in lockdown.

Daniel Bennet, our guest post expert, says that websites like Spinia Casino have thousands of games available and accommodate many more players at the same time. From poker to slot machines, the options are virtually endless. In a casino, there’s no time limit for how long you can play, which has probably contributed to the increased popularity.

PUBG(PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds)

Not being able to socialize has left many people looking for alternate ways to spend time together. One solution is to play online games. You can spend hours having fun while still complying with isolation rules.

A popular option amongst gamers is PUBG. It’s considered the best online game to play with friends. It’s available on multiple platforms and has over 50 million players. With fantastic graphics and fun missions, it’s no wonder why so many people have decided to join.

League of Legends

League of Legends (LoL) has maintained its popularity over many years and is an excellent lockdown game. It has fantastic gameplay and plenty of perks, but best of all, it’s free to play. This game has become one a favorite amongst players who had to stay at home.

Fortnite

With so many wonderful character options and excellent graphics, this battle royale game is recommended by all its players. You can play on PC, console, or mobile, which is ideal if you want to play in different rooms in your house.

Fortnite is another game that you can get for free and offers the best with its frequent updates and massive player groups. You can play casually or competitively, depending on your mood.

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Call of Duty: Morden Warfare

Since lockdown began, there’s been a 45% increase of users playing CoD as of April 2020. It’s an excellent game for anyone who enjoys war and battle without the pressures of playing online. This is another cross-platform game, so anyone can enjoy fighting alongside their allies.

If you want to play by yourself, then this game is perfect. It has an emotional storyline that carries you through a war with realistic gameplay and exceptional graphics. 

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto is a series that has gotten better with each installment. GTA V is one of the most popular in the series, and more players have returned to it during COVID. People have been spending an average of 20.2 hours a week in this game.

It’s available on almost every possible platform making it very accessible. With open-world freedom and an option to play storytelling or mission mode, it’s easy to see why people can spend so many hours playing this game. 

Animal Crossing

Being released during lockdown Animal Crossing has become one of the best selling games during COVID. This is most likely because it gives so many people an escape while stuck inside. Even if it’s only available on Nintendo Switch, the console itself is quite versatile.

Animal Crossing is not very demanding in terms of gameplay. Players plant flowers, decorate their homes, talk to other characters, and customize their island. It’s a beautiful game for both kids and adults who want to relax.

Making Good of a Bad Situation

COVID has changed a lot of things around the world. Having to spend weeks at home has caused many industries to flourish suddenly. Gaming remains to be one of the biggest benefactors of the lockdown.