Fortnite Announces 5v5 Shooter Mode as Marvel Rivals Surges in Popularity

Epic Games confirms the December 11 early access launch of its new 5v5 mode, while Marvel Rivals achieves significant success as a competitor in the hero shooter genre.

Epic Games has officially announced 'Ballistic,' a 5v5 first-person shooter mode for Fortnite, launching in early access on December 11.
The 'Ballistic' mode introduces round-based, team-versus-team gameplay, signaling Fortnite's entry into the competitive hero shooter space dominated by Overwatch and Valorant.
Marvel Rivals, a new hero shooter from NetEase Games, debuted on December 6 and has already reached over 444,000 concurrent players on Steam, earning a 'mostly positive' user rating.
Marvel Rivals features a roster of 33 Marvel characters and introduces unique gameplay elements, such as team-up abilities and flexible battle pass progression, distinguishing it from its competitors.
Critics and players have noted the increasing saturation of 5v5 multiplayer games, raising concerns about innovation in the genre as more titles adopt similar mechanics.