Despite gamers reportedly losing interest in the battle royale genre, Fortnite continues to dominate much of the video game industry, according to a new report. The new data suggests the battle royale genre's time in the spotlight may be fading, with other genres seeing spikes in popularity. However, Epic Games has maintained a steady ship, with Fortnite continuing to be one of the most popular games.
The gaming community can sometimes be hard to pin down, which is why some games fail while others carve out their own spots in history. While certainly not new anymore, the battle royale genre has been a big one in the industry, with many online multiplayer games launching with this in mind or adopting it post-launch. Fortnite is perhaps the biggest example and one of the most successful, with Epic Games continuing to provide updates for players on a consistent basis. However, new data suggests the battle royale genre is slipping.
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A new report from Newzoo shows that battle royale games may be losing their grip among players, revealing the genre has shrunk...
