The battle royale genre became popular in esports due to the rise of Fortnite. Fortnite achieved popularity as both a game and cultural phenomenon, with over 78 million monthly active users. It successfully blended gameplay, viewing experience, and pop culture appeal. However, the battle royale genre faces challenges in fully establishing itself in esports due to the need for ongoing support and attention to retain viewers. New battle royale games are also emerging that could challenge Fortnite's dominance.