By DocDeth | Frag and Forge HQ In a landscape where battle royales have become bloated and traditional deathmatch modes feel stale, a new contender is rapidly climbing the ranks of relevance: Extraction Shooters . Once niche, now mainstream, this genre—pioneered by titles like Escape from Tarkov , The Cycle: Frontier , and Call of Duty’s DMZ —is redefining what it means to fight, loot, and survive in multiplayer FPS arenas. But what makes this hybrid beast the future of competitive multiplayer? Let’s unpack it, piece by tactical piece. 💣 Beyond the Kill Count: High-Stakes Engagements Unlike battle royales where the only goal is to be the last squad standing, extraction shooters add a layer of psychological warfare . You’re not just killing to win—you’re surviving to escape. And when death means losing your gear, your loot, your grind? Every decision hits different. You’re forced to think like a soldier, not a slayer. In DMZ, for example, teams are constantly weighing whether t...