This is, in part, thanks to the simplicity of the concept of the game. With the success of games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, battle royale games are some of the most popular live-service games available right now. When thinking about battle royale games, the one that comes to mind first is probably Fortnite which has been taking the world by storm not only in the gaming community but in pop culture.
But it’s only been that way for around the last three to four years. When we look at gaming in the 21st century, the “battle royale” genre is nothing if not a common phrase.
