United Kingdom, April 20 -- Ubisoft is reportedly working on a new battle royale game inspired by 'Apex Legends'.

According to Insider Gaming, the studio is currently developing an 'Apex Legends'-like title, which is codenamed 'Scout'.

The outlet reports this supposed game is "very similar" to that of Respawn Entertainment's battle royale, and will feature characters akin to Wraith, Pathfinder, Lifeline from 'Apex Legends'.

A source told Insider Gaming: "I think the goal is to capitalise on the player count of 'Apex' dropping and [Ubisoft executives] thinking there's room in the market for another hero battle royale."

If this game is in development, the outlet claims it will go against Ubisoft's internal research team, which is report...