Why 5v5 Games Keep Us Hooked

TrAiDoS

Germany162 Posts

May 10 2025 06:59 GMT

Hey there,

All of the major esports titles are 5v5 games—that's not a coincidence. Why is this format so engaging and satisfying to play for us gamers? Let's hear what science has to say about it.

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Christian

micronesia

United States24632 Posts

May 10 2025 16:31 GMT

For me, esports does not go higher than 4v4.

Fleetfeet

Canada2522 Posts

May 11 2025 02:08 GMT

As a long-time dota nerd, I'm fine with that but do find it kinda rude to Counterstrike.

(Legitimately I find Counterstrike esports to be some of the most fun to watch, and I don't even play that game)

micronesia

United States24632 Posts

May 11 2025 02:54 GMT

It's rude that I don't care about other games? Starcraft or bust for me!

Yurie

11761 Posts

May 12 2025 16:59 GMT

To be honest I don't enjoy 1vs1 games because they became too much of the same quite quickly. You just keep fine tuning your strategy and random factors are few. Multiple players means the game will play out more differently on average and thus require more large choices.

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