It looks like the Battle Royale genre is in the midst of a nostalgia wave. Games like Apex Legends, Overwatch, and Fortnite are introducing throwback modes that will take players back to each game’s roots. However, there’s a key difference in how these games are approaching their throwback moments. While Apex and Overwatch are introducing these modes as limited-time events, Fortnite is bringing the Og mode as a permanent feature.

Battle Royale games are taking players back to the original. | Image Credit: Epic Games

This is quite a bold statement by Epic Games, showing that it is not just celebrating the past, but understands how to build a lasting, evolving game that honors its history. While other games are dabbling in nostalgia with short-lived modes, it is going all in and turning nostalgia into a permanent part of the game. By taking this approach, it is poised to...