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The Real Genesis of Fortnite: Who Really Brought the Battle Royale Revolution? When Fortnite became a global phenomenon, it reshaped the gaming industry — popularizing the battle royale genre and redefining how millions play. But the question remains: Who actually brought the battle royale revolution to life? While Fortnite is often credited with launching this genre into the mainstream, the roots trace back to earlier experiments and visionaries whose groundwork made the sudden explosion possible. ### The Origins of Battle Royale: Before Fortnite Though Fortnite: Battle Royale launched in 2017 and exploded in popularity, the battle royale formula wasn’t invented by Epic Games. The idea gained momentum with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), released in 2017, which refined the mechanics—large-scale multiplayer, looting, survival under pressure—into a polished, addictive experience. But PUBG built on earlier concepts and failed to dominate due to technical hurdles and limited cross-platform reach.