How battle royale changed the last decade of games (and the next one)
royalty From mods to modes to standalone games—battle royale has shaped the gaming industry.
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Z1 Battle Royale dropped by new developer, returns to Daybreak Games
news NantG said that despite months of work, 'many challenges' remain.
H1Z1 has relaunched and rebranded to 'Z1 Battle Royale'
News With a new season, new name, and a new developer, it aims for the "return of classic King of the Kill gameplay."
H1Z1 developer Daybreak Games hit by another round of layoffs
news Company founder estimates 70 jobs lost.
H1Z1 gets 're-formed dev team' and a new name: Z1 Battle Royale
news Matchmaking reworked to help smooth the transition.
Daybreak Games shutters H1Z1 survival game, Just Survive
news "We are no longer in a position to fulfill its greatness."
H1Z1 releases a new 8x8km map called Outbreak
News A mixture of new terrain and some familiar but redesigned landmarks, plus updates to H1Z1's animations and sounds.
H1Z1 publisher Daybreak Game Company cuts staff
news The company said it will 'continue to service' its games despite the layoffs.
H1Z1 becomes a free-to-play game today
News Those who purchased it will receive an "H1Z1 appreciation pack" with cosmetics, in-game currency, and 10 victory crates.
H1Z1 leaves Early Access with new cars-only Auto Royale mode
News Daybreak's battle royale game gets a full launch today, and a surprising new game mode.
Hands on with Auto Royale, H1Z1's chaotic new cars-only battle royale mode
twisted metal Spy Hunter and Mario Kart meet battle royale with oil slicks, smoke screens, cars that can drive on water, and yeah: double-jumps.
The weirdest patch notes of 2017
Gorked Dysentery, businessmen zombies, and fireproof snakes. Just another day in PC gaming.
H1Z1 to launch free week from tomorrow
news Limited-time Steam sale to offer game at 75 percent off.
H1Z1 adds new map and 'Daily Challenges' in latest update
News As well as a number of player-directed balances.
H1Z1: Just Survive has a new map, adds a stronghold system, and drops the 'H1Z1'
News While there's a lot of focus on PvP in the update, there are plans for a future quest system to enhance PvE as well.
H1Z1: King of the Kill will leave Early Access on September 20
News The launch price will be $29.99, but you can buy it for $19.99 until then.
