Why is Battle Royale so popular?

[Dan The Man]

Seriously. Why?

I want to go beyond that it's just a fun game mode that people like. I get that, but it's a bit of a phenomenon right now, it's massive. I'm just not sure how it went from a fun game mode, to like the new most popular thing ever.

On paper (in my opinion), it has no right to be this popular. I mean you have only one life, you can spend 10+ minutes not doing much, die, you basically wasted your time, and have to dive in yet again, even if you get 1st, I don't see much incentive to try to get 1st again. If BR was not introduced yet, and I was handed a sheet listing what BR would be and have to guess if it would hit with people, my guess would be no.

So I really wonder, why is this so popular and why do many people seem to like it? What's the secret sauce?

 

[NameGervin]

-It is much enjoyable if you have friends
-Perfectly for streaming
-Fun to watch
-Can make your heart beat faster, it's thrilling.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Isn't it just a huge match where chaos explodes everywhere?

 

[Lleyn]

My main incentive in Fortnite was completing the battle pass and unlocking the John Wick skin xD I'm the achiever kind of gamer (from the 4 default types). As long as I have a goal to work towards, I'll enjoy the game, even if I'm not really playing it "as intended". Sure I like winning matches, but its not as important as completing the quest objectives.

I tried others, like Realm Royale, and while they were enjoyable, it just wasn't the same. There was no incentive to keep playing.