Battle Royale
8 storiesThe boundary for Battle Royale is mechanical: neighbouring genres may share themes or progression systems while organising player decisions differently. Coverage can trace historical changes, current technical trends and the boundaries between this form and related genres.
PUBG MOBILE x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Crossover Adds Ninjutsu and PvE Battles
PUBG MOBILE's collaboration with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN introduces playable Ninjutsu, iconic anime locations, and a major PvE event. Tencent and Studio Pierrot detail how the crossover was designed to go beyond cosmetics and engage both fanbases
GRIT Launches on Steam With Updated Wild West Battle Royale Features
Team GRIT has released GRIT on Steam, bringing a third-person Wild West battle royale for up to 100 players with new gameplay improvements, updated mechanics and expanded customisation options for PC players
Fortnite Adds Disneyland-Exclusive Star Wars Forsworn Trooper Skin
Epic Games has introduced the Forsworn Trooper skin in Fortnite, but players can only unlock it by visiting Disneyland Park in California or Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida, highlighting a new level of in-person exclusivity for the game
Fortnite Overdrive Season Reveals 32-Bit Skins and Sonic Crossover
Epic Games has unveiled the Overdrive season for Fortnite, featuring a 32-bit themed trailer, new character skins inspired by classic games, and a Sega-approved Sonic the Hedgehog crossover, with the season launching on 20 August
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Adds Single-Player Mission for the First Time
Xbox has confirmed that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will, for the first time in series history, include a playable single-player campaign mission alongside its usual multiplayer content
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 brings Terminator 2 event and new modes
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 - Terminated launches 5 August, introducing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day event, refreshed Nuketown map, new multiplayer and battle royale modes, and exclusive T-800 and T-1000 Operator Skins
John Wick Joins Fortnite Reload as The Simpsons-Style Unlock
Epic Games has announced that John Wick, styled as a The Simpsons character, will be available to unlock in Fortnite Reload. The crossover brings new features and a Springfield map update, but access requires the current battle pass
BROMS: Battle Royale Management Simulator Demo Arrives 30 July
MIZO CLEATE and PlayWay SA have announced a free demo for BROMS: Battle Royale Management Simulator, launching on Steam on 30 July, giving players the chance to manage and play their own custom battle royale arenas