Revisiting the Battle Royale Craze: What’s Changed So Far in 2025?

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Remember that phrase? A phrase that showed you were the best in that lobby. Back then, you’d drop in with 99 other players with no idea what would happen next. It was tense and fresh back then, and honestly, it was addicting.

Now? It feels like we’re reliving that same thing… just with more microtransactions. 

In 2025, the Battle Royale genre is very much alive, but it’s changed. And not always for the better.

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Let’s talk about Apex Legends. I loved this game. Its movement, in my opinion, remains smooth and iconic; nothing beats the speed it provides during gunfights. However, the community has been increasingly angry lately. Not just slightly irritated but genuinely upset. A lot of this stems from EA’s approach to monetization. Skins are getting pricier, bundles are questionable, and it seems like updates prioritize cosmetics over meaningful gameplay changes. It’s hard not to feel like the focus has shifted from FUN to FUN-DING (funding). 

And it’s not just Apex. The genre as a whole feels like it’s chasing something it already caught. New BR (Battle Royale) titles pop up with wild gimmicks like mechs, magic, anime swords, but many fail to stick around—money is being spent, and somehow these games just die. 

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The originality that once made the genre exciting now feels buried under seasonal content passes and collabs that scream, “Please notice me.”

That’s not to say it’s all bad. Games like Warzone still have a strong player base, while titles like Fortnite attempt to push the formula forward into the future. But many players are drifting. Some are transitioning to slower-paced tactical shooters, extraction-based games, or just casual co-op survival games.  

And maybe that’s the biggest takeaway. Battle Royale used to be THE genre. Now, it’s just another mode. It’s no longer the main dish. It’s the side dish you choose when you want to play and chat with friends. I’m not saying it’s dead. But maybe it’s time to ask: what’s next for Battle Royale? Because, unless something truly fresh drops in, we might all just keep circling back to the same titles we are used to. 

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