In an exciting announcement, popular streamers Kai Cenat and Darren “IShowSpeed” have revealed plans for a unique and engaging collaboration. The duo will be playing the viral video game Chained Together on stream, but with an added twist—they plan to chain themselves together in real life. This collaboration is set to bring a fresh and entertaining dynamic to their streams, promising viewers an experience like no other.
Chained Together, a relatively simple yet addictive adventure game, has recently gained massive popularity on Steam, boasting over 94,000 concurrent players in the last week, according to SteamDB. This surge in popularity is particularly impressive given the competition from highly anticipated releases like the Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Cenat, known for his creative and elaborate streaming setups, has already completed this DLC in a marathon session.
During his latest Twitch broadcast, Cenat explained his vision for the collaboration. He proposed that he and IShowSpeed physically chain themselves together while streaming the game, mirroring the game mechanics where player characters are chained together. This idea adds an element of humor and challenge to their gameplay, enhancing the viewer experience.
“Me and Speed will be doing Chained Together, the game, and here’s where it’s going to get fire,” Cenat said. “I called Speed, and I said let’s find a date to do it. I think me and Speed should get a house, he’s in a room, I am in a room. Two different PC setups, but we are strapped, we are chained together in real life.”
Kai Cenat elaborated on how this setup would work, explaining that they would be in separate rooms but connected by a physical chain. This arrangement means they would have to coordinate their movements, even for basic activities like using the bathroom. “If I have to get up and I need to use the bathroom, he is going to get pulled. Basically, he would be able to pull me if he wanted to and I would be able to pull him,” Cenat explained.
The collaboration is expected to be a marathon stream, with both streamers committed to playing the game until they complete it. This immersive experience aims to bring a new level of entertainment to their fans. However, some viewers in the chat expressed concerns, with one commenting, “L, slavery.” Cenat quickly responded, “Oh, f*ck! Man, it’s not, eh!”
Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed are both prominent figures on their respective platforms and frequently collaborate on their Rumble channel, Speed ‘N Kai Show. Both streamers have achieved significant success and recognition, including nominations for the Streamer of the Year Award at the 2024 Esports Awards.
Chained Together offers a unique twist on the Only Up genre, where players must collaborate to navigate through obstacle courses while being physically chained together in-game. This cooperative gameplay requires strong communication and teamwork, which will undoubtedly be tested in Cenat and IShowSpeed’s real-life chained setup.
While no specific date has been set for the marathon stream, fans are eagerly anticipating this innovative collaboration. The logistical challenge of coordinating between Cenat in the United States and IShowSpeed, who has been traveling around Europe for the UEFA Euro 2024, remains. However, the anticipation for this special stream continues to build, promising an unforgettable viewing experience for their audiences.
