Popular YouTuber Ludwig is reportedly planning to host a tournament for a popular recently-released game, working with fellow content creator Northernlion to organize anUmamusume: Pretty Derbytournament. Throughout his storied history as a YouTuber and Twitch streamer, Ludwig has never been one to shy away from pursuing large events as a content creator, often involving plenty of other creators. Ludwig’s lofty ambitions as a content creator even led him to purchase a professionalLeague of Legendsteam alongside fellow streamer Cr1tikal. Now, the content creator is turning his attention towardsUmamusume: Pretty Derby.
Umamusume: Pretty Derbyhas taken the internet by storm since the long-awaited gacha received its global release in late June. Based aroundanthromorphized versions of Japanese race horses,Umamusume: Pretty Derbyhas seen plenty of big content creators flock to the game to try out the unusual concept. Streamers like Ludwig and Northernlion have become particularly enraptured by the game, often spending hours on stream playing the game following its launch. Ludwig may now be planning a big event forUmamusume: Pretty Derby.
Ludwig teased the potentialUmamusume: Pretty Derbytournament through a post to his official Twitter account late last week. The post shows Ludwig’s conversations on Discord with popular fellow streamer Northernlion, working out a date and time for a plannedUmamusume: Pretty Derbytournament. Ludwig shares his plans to host the tournament on this coming Tuesday, July 8, from 10 AM to 2 PM PST, with Northernlion planning to participate in the tournament. Ludwig also jokingly makes the special request to beable to use popular character Gold Shipin the tournament.
Ludwig Organizing an Umamusume: Pretty Derby Tournament
Ludwig does not share many details about the format for theUmamusume: Pretty Derbytournament, though some aspects of the tournament can likely be inferred. The tournament will likely be a major stream event alongside other popular content creators, acting as a closed event rather than an open tournament. Some fans did question what the format for theUmamusumetournament would be, suggesting thatplayers who have “grinded"Umamusumemorein the game may have an unfair advantage.
Ludwig’s plans for anUmamusume: Pretty Derbytournament serves as a testament to how popular the game has become following its official launch. The game already has a robust following in the Japanese market, having released in Japan in early 2021 and being one of the highest-grossing mobile games in the region.Umamusume: Pretty Derbyhas been a hitacross both its mobile and PC clients for the global version, sitting in the top 10 on the Google Play Store and top 40 on Steam’s Most-Played chart. Ludwig’s upcoming tournament looks to bolsterUmamusume’s early global popularity even more, putting more eyes on the hot new game.
