# Frantic Battle Royale Games 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' Will Now Feature a Battle Royale By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/counterstrike-global-offensive References: [rockpapershotgun](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/12/06/counter-strike-free-with-battle-royale/) & [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/counter-strike-go-goes-free-to-play-with-a-new-battle-royale-mode/) The 'Counter-Strike' franchise, and its latest iteration 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' has been a stalwart [esports shooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oddin-gg-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invenia-abus-prime) status. Image Credit: Valve ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Car-Themed Battle Royales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-league-battle-royale.md) - [Free-to-Play Battle Royale Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-guys.md) - [Win-to-Earn Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br1-infinite-royale.md) - [Free-to-Play Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naraka-bladepoint.md) - [Immersive Extraction Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubg-black-budget.md) - [Multi-Platform Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warzone-20.md) - [Collaborative Platform-Backed Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csgoempire.md) - [Competitive Tactical Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-force.md) - [Halloween-Themed Game Modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-finals-ghoul-rush.md)