How A Movie Based On Battle Royale Games Could Work
As video games have evolved to a point where single player, open world campaign adventures have become immensely popular, the online and multiplayer side of the industry has also progressed. The battle royale format has become arguably the most popular mode or type of game for multiplayer shooter games, demonstrated by the immense following and popularity that Call of Duty: Warzone, Fortnite, and more have all garnered.
On the film side of things, Hollywood has always been interested in developing video games into movies. These attempts have resulted in some mixed results to say the least, with interesting and unique stories like Assassin's Creed not being translated well enough onto the big screen. Things have arguably turned a corner in the video game film market, at least in the past few years. Movies likeMortal Kombat, Tomb Raider, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Uncharted have all received, at the very least, better reviews than some previous adaptations. Still, a particular challenge remains for Hollywood in the form of an adaptation of a multiplayer game into a movie series. Rumors have swirled for years regarding a possible Call of Duty film, but nothing has come to fruition. Although it might not necessarily appear so, the rise of the battle royale format and the incredible popularity that along with it comes an opportunity to make a unique and engaging film adaptation. Here’s how it could work.
The Best Battle Royale Games For Beginners
A battle royale movie would need to carefully choose which game to adapt for the screen. For example, Fortnite is arguably the most popular battle royale game, with an instantly recognizable name — an aspect that Hollywood executives might be interested in, given the current state of the
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