https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/11/buy-ea-because-its-battlefield-game-will-fend-off-fortnite-analyst-says.html > Electronic Arts will benefit from the battle-royale trend popularized by Epic Games' "Fortnite," according to one Wall Street firm. > On Saturday the game publisher announced it will add a battle-royale mode to its upcoming "Battlefield V" game. The title is slated for release on Oct. 19.