xQc

xQc is the online alias of Félix Lengyel, a Canadian Twitch streamer and former professional Overwatch player.

xQc is the online alias of Félix Lengyel, a Canadian Twitch streamer and former professional Overwatch player from Laval, Quebec. He first became known in esports before building a large audience through variety streaming, including gaming and chat content. The name xQc comes from the last letter of his first name and the abbreviation for Quebec, Canada.

Early life and name

Félix Lengyel was born in Laval, Quebec, in 1995. His streaming name xQc combines the final letter of his first name with QC, the abbreviation for Quebec.

Esports career

xQc first rose to prominence as an Overwatch tank player. He represented Canada in multiple Overwatch World Cup tournaments and later played in the Overwatch League for the Dallas Fuel. He was released from the Dallas Fuel after suspensions and controversies.

Streaming career

Lengyel began streaming on Twitch in 2014 under the name xQcLoL, later shortening it to xQc when he shifted from League of Legends to Overwatch. After competitive play, he became a full-time streamer and developed a large audience on Twitch. His content expanded beyond Overwatch to variety gaming and chat-based broadcasts. He has been one of Twitch’s most-watched streamers during the early 2020s. In June 2023, he signed a major non-exclusive streaming deal with Kick.

Public profile and controversies

xQc is widely known for a highly energetic on-stream personality and frequent public attention. His career has included suspensions and disputes related to his behavior while competing and streaming.