The fresh report of the NEWZOO research company indicates that the storm may get worse in the Battle Royale genre, but Fortnite is still mighty.
The PC & Console Newzoo 2025 game report described a number of changes and trends in the entire industry in detail, and one of these moving trends is the Battle Royale species. Tracking Newzoo indicates that the Battle Royale species decreased during the game, from 19% of the time in 2021 to 12% in 2024.
Referring to the game performance monitor, which analyzes 37 markets (excluding China and India) to PC, PlayStation and Xbox, Newzoo pointed out that as a couple, shooting games and battle games Royale are routinely 40% of the game time. So, when Battle Royale Playtime gradually changed down, the Playtime Shooter enters.
Despite the change, the 7% difference in this species may be a more surprising number. According to Newzoo, Fortnite moved from a 43% share in the Battle Royale genre in 2021 to 77% share in 2024. Basically, even when Battle Royale games fell, Fortnite ate more and more space in this genre.
Role -playing games also recorded a noticeable augment, up to 13% in 2024. Compared to a 9% share in 2021, Newzoo announced that 18% of RPG time in 2024 was issued in the main editions from 2023, looking at Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo IV, Honkai: Star Rail, Hogwarts Legacy and Starfield.
As Newzoo said in his report, the fight for attention during the game and hours is fierce. While games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty: brewed and Apex Legends are ongoing, other games fall on the march. Meanwhile, shooters and role games seem to enter more territory and mind. Looking at the success of those who stand out in these species, whether they are rivals or 3 Baldura goal, it’s strenuous to argue.
Thanks to the continuous list of changes, update and the growing game library and the species it contains, it cannot be a surprise that Fortnite survived the storm. Despite this, time passes, and we will undoubtedly see how trends continue to change as far as the wide interests of the public as the years pass.
Eric is an independent IGN writer.
