'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' Will Now Feature a Battle Royale
Justin Lam — December 7, 2018 — Tech
References: cnet & rockpapershotgun
The 'Counter-Strike' franchise, and its latest iteration 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' has been a stalwart esports shooter for some time, but the iconic series is hoping to reinvent itself by introducing a new battle royale mode. Known as Danger Zone, this new battle royale is quite fast-paced and pits eighteen players against one another. Unlike traditional battle royale maps, Danger Zone's is much meaner and closer, playing into Counter-Strike's frantic pace.
In addition to launching Danger Zone, Counter-Stike: Global Offensive will also move to a new free-to-play model. This marks the first free title in the Counter-Strike franchise and is sure to grow the game's already massive player-base. Since the game has been out for over six years, all players that purchased the title will receive Prime status.
Image Credit: Valve
In addition to launching Danger Zone, Counter-Stike: Global Offensive will also move to a new free-to-play model. This marks the first free title in the Counter-Strike franchise and is sure to grow the game's already massive player-base. Since the game has been out for over six years, all players that purchased the title will receive Prime status.
Image Credit: Valve
Trend Themes
1. Battle Royale Modes - The introduction of battle royale modes in popular game franchises opens up opportunities for other games to integrate this exciting and fast-paced gameplay style.
2. Free-to-play Models - The shift towards free-to-play models in established game franchises presents opportunities for other game developers to explore alternative revenue streams and expand their player base.
3. Reinventing Established Games - The addition of new gameplay modes like battle royale in long-standing game franchises demonstrates the potential for reinventing and reinvigorating existing games to attract new players and prolong their lifespan.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry has a growing interest in integrating battle royale modes and exploring free-to-play models to captivate players and increase revenue.
2. Esports - The introduction of battle royale modes in popular esports titles creates new opportunities for competitive gaming organizations to attract viewers and sponsors by adding diverse gameplay options.
3. Game Development - The success of introducing new gameplay modes in established game franchises encourages game development companies to think innovatively and capitalize on emerging trends to break through the competitive market.
0.6
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
