History of XQc in Timeline
Félix Lengyel, popularly known as xQc, is a Canadian online streamer and influencer. He is also a former professional Overwatch player. He is known for his engaging and often controversial streaming content, which has earned him a substantial following on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. xQc is one of the most popular and influential figures in the online gaming and streaming community.
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November 12, 1995: Félix Lengyel's birth
On November 12, 1995, Félix Lengyel, now known as xQc, was born. He is a Canadian online streamer, influencer, and former professional Overwatch player.
October 2016: Joins Denial Esports
In October 2016, Lengyel was recruited by Denial Esports, a prominent multi-game esports organization.
2016: xQc's esports and streaming career beginnings
In 2016, Félix Lengyel began his esports career as a professional Overwatch player and also started streaming regularly.
2017: Represents Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup
In 2017, Lengyel represented Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup, with the team reaching the finals and Lengyel being named the event's most valuable player, despite losing to South Korea.
January 10, 2018: Debut in the Overwatch League
On January 10, 2018, Lengyel debuted in the Overwatch League during the Fuel's first match of the season, which resulted in a 1–2 loss to the Seoul Dynasty.
2018: Continues in Overwatch scene
In 2018, Lengyel continued his involvement in the Overwatch scene by joining teams such as GOATS and Gladiators Legion, and represented Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup.
May 2019: Gains success as Twitch streamer
By May 2019, Lengyel had gained significant success as one of the most prominent variety streamers on Twitch.
July 2019: Receives Twitch ban for explicit content
In July 2019, Lengyel received a three-day ban from Twitch for streaming a video that contained brief explicit content, which was later lifted after one day.
December 2019: Most watched streamer on Twitch
In December 2019, Lengyel emerged as Twitch's most watched streamer, accumulating nearly eight million hours of watch time.
2019: Represents Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup
In 2019, Félix represented Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup.
2019: Earnings from Twitch leak
In October 2021, a leak revealed that Lengyel had earned over $8 million on Twitch since 2019.
March 2020: Starts playing chess on stream
In March 2020, Lengyel started playing chess on his stream.
June 12, 2020: Receives Twitch ban during PogChamps
On June 12, 2020, during the PogChamps tournament, Lengyel received a 24-hour Twitch ban after accidentally opening a video of gorillas engaging in sexual activity, submitted by a viewer.
August 27, 2020: Parts ways with Sentinels
On August 27, 2020, Sentinels decided to part ways with Lengyel after his request for release.
October 1, 2020: Joins Luminosity Gaming
On October 1, 2020, Lengyel joined Luminosity Gaming.
November 18, 2020: Suspended from Twitch for stream sniping
On November 18, 2020, Lengyel faced a seven-day suspension from Twitch for stream sniping during a Twitch Rivals event for Fall Guys. He was also banned from Twitch Rivals for six months and had to forfeit his prize winnings.
2020: Most watched streamer on Twitch
From 2020 to 2022, Lengyel was the most-watched streamer on Twitch. In 2020, he was the most watched streamer.
May 2021: Most-watched video on Chess.com's YouTube channel
By May 2021, the match between Lengyel and Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" White in the PogChamps tournament became the most-watched video on Chess.com's YouTube channel, garnering over ten million views.
June 2021: Moves back to Canada
In June 2021, Lengyel made the decision to move back to Canada after experiencing multiple instances of swatting and fearing for his safety.
October 2021: Earnings exposed in Twitch leak
In October 2021, a leak exposed the earnings of top Twitch streamers, including Lengyel, revealing that he was the highest-paid individual streamer, earning over $8 million since 2019.
April 2022: Participates in r/place and breaks Twitch viewership record
In April 2022, Lengyel participated in the r/place social experiment on Reddit and targeted a My Little Pony art piece, resulting in death threats but also breaking his Twitch viewership record, peaking at over 293,000 viewers. He later surpassed that record reaching a peak of over 312,000 viewers while streaming a beta build of Overwatch 2.
2022: Most watched streamer on Twitch
From 2020 to 2022, Lengyel was the most-watched streamer on Twitch. In 2022, he was the most watched streamer.
January 2023: Departs from Luminosity Gaming
In January 2023, Lengyel announced his departure from Luminosity Gaming.
June 2023: Signs deal with Kick
In June 2023, Lengyel signed a deal with the streaming platform Kick for $70 million over two years, with potential performance-based bonuses of $30 million. The deal established a non-exclusive partnership.
August 5, 2024: Meets with Donald Trump
On August 5, 2024, Lengyel accompanied online streamer Adin Ross during a meeting with then-former President of the United States Donald Trump.
October 2024: Ranked in Forbes Top Creators List
In October 2024, Forbes ranked Lengyel 28th in their Top Creators 2024 list.
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