Quirky research finds Newcastle the best city in North East for a battle royale

The research prioritised spaces such as moors (Image: Shutterstock)

Newcastle has been named the best city in the North East for surviving a battle royale.

The quirky research is released ahead of the new Call of Duty map, Caldera, hitting services in a couple of weeks and was conducted by Modern Combat Sports.

A battle royale takes the format of a last-man-standing game which includes elements of survival, exploration and scavenging.

Researchers explained that the more varied your environment, the more opportunities there are to gather rare loot and survive.

An emphasis was placed on areas with abundant resources, such as farmland, woodland and mineral extraction sites, as well as areas with the potential for high-value loot, such as construction sites, industrial units and dumpsites.

Another category was sites of general interest such as beaches, dumpsites and moors which help make a more unique and enjoyable map for players.

Newcastle topped the North East region thanks to its diverse landscape and plentiful supplies.

The Toon placed 10th overall in the country, with Swansea coming in first place.

Edinburgh came second and Aberdeen in third.

The top ranking city in England was Sheffield, which came in fourth place.