Off The Grid
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Off The Grid Sets Full Release for October 2026 with Updated RoadmapOff The Grid has announced a detailed five-phase development roadmap targeting a full 1.0 release by October 2026. The plan includes performance upgrades, new content systems, and the integration of AI and Easy Anti-Cheat. The game has seen significant growth in player retention and community engagement since its launch, earning consecutive Game of the Year awards.
Off the Grid studio Gunzilla faced a forced shutdown petition over alleged unpaid bills, and are accused of owing one company over $100,000Gunzilla Games, the studio behind Off The Grid, is facing allegations of significant unpaid debts, including over $100,000 owed to a marketing company and delayed payments to contractors and employees. The studio has also faced two winding-up petitions in the UK over alleged unpaid debts, one from The Vertex Guild and another from HM Revenue and Customs.
Gunzilla's unpaid bills are piling up, say sources—including one for over $100,000Gunzilla, the studio behind the game Off The Grid, is facing allegations of widespread unpaid bills to contractors, with one outstanding invoice exceeding $100,000. The company's UK division is also subject to a winding-up petition due to unpaid debts. CEO Vlad Korolev has downplayed claims regarding employee salaries, stating full-time employees have not experienced significant delays.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.- Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employeesGunzilla Games, the developer behind the upcoming title Off The Grid, is facing accusations of failing to pay its employees. One former worker described the payment issues as systemic and claimed that leadership was aware but did not address the problem.
Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employeesGunzilla Games, the developer behind the upcoming title Off The Grid, is reportedly facing accusations of failing to pay its employees. This news comes amid broader industry concerns about developer compensation and financial stability within game studios.
"There is a new narrative from haters," Off the Grid studio boss says of accusations Gunzilla haven't paid workers on time, claims full-timers' salaries "have never been delayed by more than a week"Vlad Korolev, CEO of Gunzilla Games, has responded to accusations from former employees regarding delayed payments. Korolev stated that while contractors may have experienced payment scheduling issues due to cost optimization, full-time employees' salaries have never been delayed by more than a week over the past six years. He also defended the studio's intense work pace, comparing it to the development of a Call of Duty-scale project.
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47Gunzilla Games faces accusations from former employees regarding unpaid wages, while Netflix's new 'Playground' app for children and its virtual game controller app have seen significant success. Additionally, indie developers Black Tabby Games and Landfall have launched new publishing labels, signaling a growing trend in the independent sector.
Gunzilla CEO denies delaying payments to 'full-time official employees,' says contractors complaining about going months without being paid are just 'haters' who don't know what it takes to run a businessGunzilla Games is facing allegations of delayed payments to staff, with some contractors reportedly not being paid for months. CEO Vlad Korolev acknowledged that payments may be scheduled based on company cash flow but stated that all obligations are honored, attributing complaints to 'haters.' The company's NFT battle royale, Off the Grid, is mentioned as a key project facing scrutiny.
Off the Grid maker and Game Informer owner Gunzilla Games accused of missing staff salary paymentsGunzilla Games, the developer of the blockchain game Off The Grid and owner of Game Informer, is facing accusations from current and former staff regarding significant delays in salary payments. Employees, particularly in Ukraine, have reported not being paid for several months, with some international contractors also experiencing payment issues since October 2025. The company has reportedly blamed payroll providers and is attempting to rectify the situation, though some UK and German staff have also faced late payments and issues with pension contributions.
District 9 director's studio Gunzilla accused by former staff of not paying employees "for many months"Former employees of Gunzilla Games, the studio co-founded by Neill Blomkamp, have accused the company of failing to pay staff for several months. Some former employees claim they have not been paid since October 2025, with management allegedly attempting to silence workers and provide no clear timeline for resolution. The studio is developing the battle royale game Off The Grid, which features optional NFT elements.
Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employeesGunzilla Games, the developer of the upcoming battle royale shooter Off The Grid, is facing accusations of failing to pay its employees for months. Former employees and the studio's ex-head of talent acquisition have come forward, claiming significant salary delays and that CEO Vlad Korolev and CFO Taras Basarab have ignored their requests for payment. The studio has offices in London, Frankfurt, and Kyiv.
Gunzilla Games Employees Claim Unpaid Salaries as Off the Grid Studio StrugglesGunzilla Games is facing allegations of unpaid salaries for employees, with some claims extending up to five months, despite receiving over $100 million in funding. The studio's flagship game, Off the Grid, has underperformed, contributing to financial difficulties and multiple rounds of layoffs. Employee morale is low, reflected in a Glassdoor rating of 2.4, with significant payment delays impacting Ukrainian and EU-based staff.
Gunzilla Games Under Fire From Employees Who Allege Delay n Salaries Over “Many Months”Gunzilla Games is facing allegations from former employees regarding significant delays in salary payments, with some invoices reportedly outstanding since October 2025. Employees have come forward on social media detailing unpaid wages and expressing concerns about the studio's practices. The company has not yet issued a response to these accusations.
Off The Grid | A Less Twitchy Battle RoyaleOff The Grid is a new battle royale game from Gunzilla, directed by Neil Blomkamp, currently in open beta with a planned 2025 release for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PC. The game features a dystopian cyberpunk setting, unique cybernetic limb customization for gameplay advantages, and a blend of multiplayer battles with a planned 60-hour single-player narrative. It aims to offer a less twitchy, more strategic take on the battle royale genre.