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Off The Grid’s July Performance Patch Pushed GUNZ Weekly Transactions Up 14.3%
Following a performance update to the battle royale game Off The Grid, weekly transactions on the GUNZ blockchain network increased by 14.3%. Gunzilla Games also lowered the game's minimum PC specifications due to the optimization work. CEO Vlad Korolev stated that performance gains on weaker hardware reached up to three times the previous frame rate.
Another Blockchain Game Studio Shuts Down As Crypto Trend Sputters Out
Blockchain startup Proof of Play has announced its closure, marking another casualty in the struggling crypto gaming industry. The company, founded by FarmVille co-creator Amitt Mahajan, failed to build a sustainable business with its flagship game, Pirate Nation, which integrated NFTs and crypto tokens. This shutdown follows similar failures in the space, including Axie Infinity's economic collapse and Square Enix and Ubisoft's retreats from blockchain-based games.
Avalanche Gaming Slate Expands as Top Titles Lift 2026 Revenue 30%
Avalanche is establishing itself as a significant platform for blockchain gaming, with five key titles—DeFi Kingdoms, MapleStory Universe, Gladiator Mayhem, GhostM Global, and Off The Grid—each utilizing dedicated Avalanche subnets for enhanced performance and player ownership. These games leverage custom infrastructure to refine gameplay and transactions, attracting player attention and demonstrating Avalanche's commitment to advancing the blockchain gaming experience.
Off The Grid Summer League Puts $5,000 on the Line Across Five Weekends
Gunzilla Games is hosting a Summer League for its game Off The Grid, featuring a $5,000 prize pool and running from July 17 to August 15, 2026. The event emphasizes solo play and requires consistent performance across five weekends to reach the Grand Finale. Off The Grid, which entered early access in October 2024, combines battle royale and extraction shooter elements with optional Web3 features.
Off The Grid dishes out 50% bonus XP on accounts and Battle Pass all weekend
Gunzilla Games is offering a weekend XP boost for Off The Grid, increasing both Account and Battle Pass XP by 50% until Sunday at 4 PM CET. This promotion aims to reward players for progress ahead of the game's full launch in October 2026. Off The Grid is a free-to-play cyberpunk extraction royale built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring optional blockchain elements.
Off The Grid Sets Full Release for October 2026 with Updated Roadmap
Off 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 $100,000
Gunzilla 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 $100,000
Gunzilla, 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 employees
Gunzilla 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 employees
Gunzilla 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 #47
Gunzilla 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 business
Gunzilla 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 payments
Gunzilla 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 employees
Gunzilla 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 Struggles
Gunzilla 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 Royale
Off 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.
