Each round ends when there are four players remaining, one for each vacant seat on a helicopter transporting them away. It's a far cry from Minecraft, where players might cooperate to help each other survive, though Battle Royale games typically encourage strategic thinking under pressure and, where the format allows, teamwork and clear communication.
Developed and published by Chinese internet giant Tencent, Ring Of Elysium – previously known as Europa – is to launch worldwide on Sept 19 via PC gaming platform Steam.
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