Dr Disrespect Criticizes Battlefield Rankings Amid TimTheTatman Twitch Dominance

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta didn’t just break records—it shattered them. As millions battled across digital warzones, Twitch viewership soared past Call of Duty’s historic Steam peaks, fueled by coveted early-access drops. But beneath the explosive success, a controversy ignited when Dr Disrespect, gaming’s self-styled “two-time,” discovered he’d been excluded from top-streamer rankings—despite pulling 1.1 million views without incentives.

How Did Battlefield 6 Beta Reshape Streaming Dynamics?

The beta’s Twitch integration proved genius. By tying early access to viewer drops, EA funneled unprecedented traffic to the platform. StreamsCharts data reveals 2.88 million hours watched for TimTheTatman alone—his highest peak since returning to Twitch in late 2024. Over 80% stemmed from his marathon debut stream, where chaotic gameplay and drop-chasing viewers merged into a perfect storm.

Other top creators reaped similar rewards:

• Summit1g secured second place with 2.1M hours watched
• Shroud followed closely, leveraging tactical gameplay
• Official Battlefield channels drew 1.8M hours as fans hunted beta keys

Yet Dr Disrespect’s absence from these rankings stunned fans. On X (formerly Twitter), he fired back: “We had 1.1 million views with only 18 hours of game time and NO DROPS… but who’s really counting?” The jab targeted EA and Twitch’s drop-centric strategy, implying organic loyalty drove his numbers. He later deleted the post, but not before hailing his “Champions Club” as the “realest community in the business.”

Why Was Dr Disrespect Excluded from Battlefield 6 Rankings?

The omission traces to platform politics. Since his permanent Twitch ban in June 2020—reportedly over inappropriate messages to a minor, though he blames “woke mind virus”—Doc streams exclusively on YouTube and Rumble. The rankings cited by Sports Illustrated focused solely on Twitch, sidelining creators on rival platforms.

Industry analysts note the rift highlights streaming’s fragmentation. “Metrics now vary by platform,” says streaming expert Peter Burns of Dexerto. “Cross-platform comparisons are messy, especially when drops incentivize viewership on one service but not others.” Despite the snub, Battlefield 6 thrives: Steam pre-orders surpassed 800,000 during the beta, putting it on track to become the franchise’s biggest launch.

The real winners? Battlefield fans. Whether through TimTheTatman’s record-breaking chaos or Doc’s drop-free rallies, the beta proved the franchise’s explosive return to relevance—and set the stage for gaming’s most-watched October launch.

Must Know

Q: How many people watched the Battlefield 6 Beta on Twitch?
A: TimTheTatman led with 2.88 million hours watched, per StreamsCharts. Summit1g and Shroud followed, while EA’s channels drew 1.8M hours. Total viewership shattered Call of Duty’s Steam records.

Q: Why wasn’t Dr Disrespect included in BF6 streaming rankings?
A: Rankings focused solely on Twitch. Doc streams on YouTube/Rumble since his 2020 ban. His 1.1M views occurred off-platform, complicating direct comparisons.

Q: Did Battlefield 6 Beta break any records?
A: Yes. It achieved the highest concurrent player count in Battlefield history on Steam and outperformed Call of Duty’s all-time peaks during its beta weekend.

Q: What caused Dr Disrespect’s Twitch ban?
A: Twitch cited “community guidelines” violations in 2020. Former employees later told Sports Illustrated it involved messages to a minor—a claim Doc denies, blaming “woke” politics.

Q: Are Twitch Drops essential for streamer success during game betas?
A: Typically yes—drops incentivize viewership. Doc’s 1.1M views without drops is atypical, highlighting his dedicated fanbase.