10 Reasons Battle Royale Is Dying
It's looking more like Death for Royale than Victory Royale going forward.
Battle Royale. A term which has become synonymous with the gaming world over the last few years in particular.
Titles like Fortnite, PUBG and Apex Legends have taken the world by storm, with Fortnite the one that really captured the imagination of a whole new generation of gamers.
Simply battling for victory on your own or as part of a small team is something a long way from the early days of games like Call of Duty and Battlefield, where the incentive was more about getting the most kills or achieving a direct objective.
There is little doubt that Battle Royale modes have been a roaring success in their own right, whether incorporated into a full game or simply being a standalone title.
However, the news that the new Modern Warfare will not include a Battle Royale option within its main game has brought questionability to whether the mode has a long-term future.
There was a stage where it looked like all we were going to see from developers were offerings in the form of Battle Royale, but as we head into the next generation of consoles, there are plenty of reasons to see why this dominant format could well be on its way out.
10. Limited, Repetitive Gameplay
While Battle Royale is a fun and exciting mode to get your teeth into, there's no argument it can be become somewhat repetitive over a long period of time.
The thirst to win will always be there and there are few better feelings in gaming than grinding out that victory.
However, there's only so much playing on the same maps over and over and trying to come up with different tactics that people can take. It soon becomes monotonous if you're not in the mood to really give it a go, essentially rendering the format pointless.
The likes of Fortnite do have innovation within the game mode in that you can master your building skills or find the perfect landing spots for loot over time, but there's only so many times you can stand seeing that battle bus take flight.
Battle Royale is a quick pick up and play mode for a lot of players that ultimately frustrates due to its limited in-game action.