Which game is credited with popularizing the battle royale genre in 2017?

[Scorpion]

The game credited with popularizing the battle royale genre in 2017 is "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" (PUBG). Its massive multiplayer format and intense gameplay attracted millions of players worldwide, setting the stage for other battle royale games. How did PUBG’s success shape the development of subsequent titles in this popular genre?

[killamch89]

I mean, even though PUBG was the first Battle Royale game, Fortnite is the one that really popularized the genre.