Fans of winter sports are deprived of the opportunity to participate in and watch eSports events dedicated to their favorite games. Which three video games have the best chance of becoming a platform for such tournaments in the future?

Steep: Road to the Olympics

Despite the lukewarm reception among players and critics, there was no denying that Steep had flaws. The game featured a wide variety of different sporting events. But the only thing they had in common was that they all took place in the Alps.

Thanks to the linear approach, the passage of the Road to the Olympics is perceived more traditionally, and in a gameplay sense, this is great, because the developers could implement a slender line of tasks with gradually increasing complexity. Starting with basic movements, the player gradually learns to perform a series of stunts, so that after prolonged practice, he can shine at the Olympics.

This is the main beauty of the supplement: it clearly shows the progress of the player. Passing the rank-and-file mission chains is interesting primarily due to the constant excitement of preparing for the Games, and triumphing over them after a long practice is the best reward.

After winning the single-player campaign, the game does not end. On the contrary, it is, in a sense, just the beginning, because the player can take full part in the online competition. And here, the Road to the Olympics also brings a surprise.

The Road to the Olympics’ online modes are also designed for competitive gameplay. This is a potential opportunity to create a new eSports tournament. The Road to the Olympics offers a series of online competitions in all the new disciplines. The excitement here is head and shoulders above the competition, because it is much more interesting to compete with live people. With this, fun can be had for casual players and those who appreciate competition.

For the former, there is a fairly convenient system of customizable championships where you can limit the list of participants to your friends from Uplay. For the latter, there is seasonal activity.

Thanks to Steep: Road to the Olympics, every gamer can take a virtual part in the Winter Olympics. This usually is an opportunity to praise the developers. There are still no analogues for the game.

NHL 22

On October 15, 2021, the new NHL 22 was released on PS4, PS5, XBOX One, and XBOX Series X consoles. NHL 22 is the only game that focuses solely on professional hockey. But we must pay tribute to Electronic Arts: despite the absence of any competitors, the developers from Vancouver are annually polishing an already well-developed project, constantly bringing in some new ideas. What have they prepared for us this time?

The first thing worth noting is the multiplatform nature of NHL 22. Despite the rabid passion of most developers for the new generation of consoles, EA Sports has not forgotten about the pastgen, so you can buy NHL 22 on Xbox Series X and on PS4.

For fans of local games for the company, there will be available cooperative modes that can take place with 2 to 4 players. For those who want to compete with gamers from around the world, buying NHL 22 is worth it for the updated multiplayer: The World of Chel social system has been expanded with new features through which the game online has become more interactive. 

Players will now be able to invite their friends to play together over the Internet, as well as show their club’s progress through settings. Also, the appearance of the widget will change depending on the current season. This is a good prospect for the future, because there are no eSports events for hockey fans. 

Snow

A conditionally free MMO is dedicated to outdoor activities—in particular, winter sports. Every year during the ski season, ski resorts are bursting with people wishing to ski and snowboard, and especially extreme people wishing to master jumps with tricks. All of this offers snow.

In Snow, you will have to explore huge mountains and conquer steep slopes. The game allows you to customize your character and equipment, which is created under license from the most famous sports brands. Monetization is done through the sale of ingame items and add-ons that expand the opportunities to customize the appearance of the character.

Explore Sialia, a huge alpine mountain that is hand-created in the SNOW simulator. Conquer all four mountainsides. Find hidden trails and routes, mountain towns, ancient ruins, and more.

Since this is a multiplayer game, a lot of attention is paid to the appearance of the characters. It is important to choose the most beautiful jacket and glasses to look good against the other tourists. And donat, which many people don’t like, mainly concerns the outfit of your character-if you don’t care about the virtual clothes, you may not pay for anything at all.

The game has a few dozen locations for honing stunts and setting records that will be the envy of friends. The best results will appear in the table of records. This is a great opportunity to organize eSports tournaments. 

Conclusions

Hopefully, in the future, investors will pay attention to the growing popularity of video games about winter sports. As eSports evolves, we have every chance of witnessing the birth of something new soon.