Introduction
Fortnite is a highly popular battle royale game where a group of 100 players compete with each other and survive till the end. It is a multiplayer game that can be played across various devices, including consoles, mobiles, and pc. Ever since the first Covid-19 pandemic-related lockdown forced us all to stay in our homes, there has been this trend of watching live game streams. The trend was always there, but it got a massive boost during the pandemic, and still, after two years, the trend exists.
So you might be a Fortnite enthusiast or gamer who wants to showcase their talent in the world and also earn a living by doing this. Today we will be focussing on that only. Please read below to find out more about it.
Fortnite On Twitch
Twitch is a fantastic live streaming platform, and in 2022, it has only grown in popularity. Millions of people watch twitch streams daily, and it offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent to the entire world. Furthermore, since it is free to use and has some of the best content creation tools available, anybody who wishes to live streams their Fortnite gameplay on Twitch should do so. We have assumed that you know how to go live on Twitch. Hence We have focussed our findings based on that assumption.
Here are some ways you can monetize your Fortnite streams on twitch:
1. Twitch Monetization: You have to become a twitch affiliate partner in order to start making money off twitch. But remember, the money you will be offered is not sustainable unless you have hundreds of thousands of fans. Something which is easy to say but hard to manage since, at first, nobody has that many followers. Nonetheless, here are the criteria for twitch affiliation:
- You will need at least 50 followers.
- You must have broadcasted a total of 500 minutes over the last 30 days.
- You must have broadcasted on at least 7 unique days (minimum).
- Your channel must have had an average of 3 or more concurrent views.
These are the minimum requirements for joining; regarding your eligibility for joining the program that is still at twitch’s discretion.
2. Patreon: Patreon is an amazing website where content creators can reward their fans through exclusive footage or tokens. For example, you can tell your followers on twitch that if they follow you on Patreon, they will get additional goodies and an exclusive chance to be featured on your channel. Or you could offer them a Patreon fan-only match too. Overall since making money from twitch streams in your early stages is very difficult, you have to use alternative ways like these to start making some money until you have a steady flow.
3. Affiliate Marketing: Do not confuse this with Twitch affiliate marketing, as both things are different. You see, e-commerce companies run a campaign wherein you can promote their products on various channels like friends, family, and others, and then when they purchase the said products using your links, you will be getting a small commission. Note that this commission rate varies according to e-commerce sites, but the industry-standard rate is 4 to 10 percent. You can drop links to popular products on e-commerce sites and encourage your users to buy them using your affiliate link to support the channel. You can use the ‘Amazon Blacksmith’ extension tool for promoting your used gears like pc or headset, etc.
4. Cross-Platform: You should explore alternative platforms too for promoting your channel. For example- You can upload a teaser for your twitch channel on Youtube or Facebook, or you can also post some clips for added traction. By backlinking your videos with multiple sources, it stands a better chance of increased views than just having a single source. Also, if you successfully generate numerous sources, you can deploy your own blog and engage a few content writers for added publicity.
5. Branded Merchandise: This is one of the most popular ways of generating income from your twitch streams. You can custom order some coffee mugs, t-shirts, napkins, etc. You see, this is an excellent opportunity for your fans to show their loyalty to your channel by buying your channel’s branded t-shirts. You can also promote your brand and get increased publicity too when your fans wear them and go around in their locality.
Conclusion
You should always look for alternative sources to generate views for your channel and never depend upon just one way to boost your viewership. For example, twitch’s affiliate program is more suitable since it has access to individual users’ tastes and preferences, which might be a hit or a miss if you do it yourself.