Shroud claims battle royale games don’t need a ranked mode to thrive

Michael 'shroud' Grzesiek claims battle royale games like Apex Legends and Fortnite don't need a ranked mode to thrive.

• Posted on 10th May, 2022 06:40 AM
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Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek claims battle royale games like Apex Legends and Fortnite don’t need a ranked mode to thrive, and if he had to choose between ranked and unranked, he’d pick the latter.

Shroud never hesitates to go against the grain. For example, he recently argued that Fortnite Zero Build Mode is no better than the standard mode, which is a stark contrast to what other people think. He’s done it again here.

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In the end, though, people want different things from battle royales. Some prefer a casual experience with no frills, while others are looking to quench their competitive thirst. Shroud thinks Valorant is a better fit for the latter.