Web3 game studios are creating new blockchain-based titles every single day. With Off The Grid, one studio made one of the most impactful Web3 games to date. That studio is Gunzilla Games.
Emerging from relative obscurity into one of the hottest names in the blockchain gaming space, Gunzilla Games continues to lead the way in mainstream Web3 gaming, with Off The Grid continuing to find success on a wide range of platforms.
Gunzilla Games have etched their name into history – but how did Off The Grid come about, what are they working on right now, and what can we expect in future?
Here’s our complete guide to Gunzilla Games.
Key Insights
Founded in 2020 by an experienced and talented team of games industry veteransSecured over $100 million USD in funding from leading venture capital firms and industry figuresTheir debut title Off The Grid entered early access in October 2024, available on all major platforms$GUN released in March 2025, becoming the official ecosystem token of Gunzilla GamesGunzilla aims to continue to grow Off The Grid, and expanding their reach into mainstream gaming audiences
Source: Gunzilla GamesWhat is Gunzilla Games?
Gunzilla Games was founded in March 2020, bringing together a wide range of experience in both the gaming and entertainment industries.
Vlad Korolev serves as CEO – a career veteran in both fintech and gaming, being a co-founder of PLINK and developer on Warface. He’s joined by Alexander Zoll as Chief Strategy Officer, who had previously served as studio lead at Crytek Kyiv.
The two are joined by Neill Blomkamp as Chief Creative Officer – a renowned filmmaker who counts District 9, Elysium and Chappie amongst his portfolio. Blomkamp brings Hollywood-level storytelling and visuals to Gunzilla – accompanied by the story of Richard K. Morgan and Olivier Henriot, and the sound of Grammy Award-winning composer Lorne Balfe.
Source: Off The GridThe company operates from a trio of global studios:
Frankfurt, Germany: The company HQ, and their home of art, design and marketingKyiv, Ukraine: Responsible for operations, core programming, and support rolesLondon, UK: Responsible for strategy and core business functions
Since their foundation, Gunzilla Games have raised over $100 million USD to pursue their vision for the future of gaming.
Their journey began with $25 million in funding from GameGroove – a company created by Zoll and Korolev. Their first funding round in August 2022 saw an additional $46 million enter the pot from names such as Republic Capital, Griffin Gaming Partners and Animoca Brands. This was joined by a further $30 million in 2023, co-led by CoinFund and Avalanche’s Blizzard Fund – with the latter becoming key to their future operations.
Source: Off The GridWhat is Off The Grid?
Off The Grid is the flagship title of Gunzilla Games. Announced in May 2022, and entering early access in October 2024.
Set in the dystopian cyberpunk backdrop of Teardrop Island, the game mixes futuristic technology and gritty aesthetics with a humorous outlook. Combining the thrill of an extraction royale with battle royale mechanics in a third-person perspective, the game became a big hit on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Alongside the gripping PvP gameplay, Off The Grid incorporates a concurrent 60-hour narrative campaign, allowing playing to dive more into the lore of the game and the reality of your surroundings.
Since its launch, Off The Grid has achieved remarkable success as unquestionably the biggest blockchain game to date, with over 12 million sign-ups, 120,000 concurrent viewers on Twitch during peak periods, and more than 500,000 daily active users in its first month.
Source: Gunzilla GamesWhat is GUNZ?
GUNZ is a custom sub-net of Avalanche, and is the blockchain which powers all of Off The Grid‘s on-chain features.
Powered by the $GUN token, GUNZ facilitates the system that allows in-game items to be NFTs. Players can own these digital items independent of the Off The Grid game, and can freely buy, sell and trade these items with other players.
Despite its benefits, GUNZ is totally optional for players to engage with. If you wish to play Off The Grid without any of the blockchain-based features, you can do so – helping the game to build an audience within traditional gaming circles.
The integration of GUNZ hasn’t been without controversy. Several high-profile creators believe that Gunzilla Games downplayed the impact that NFT and crypto integration would have on Off The Grid and its long-term sustainability.
Source: Off The GridWhat’s next for Gunzilla Games?
Gunzilla’s immediate focus is on growing and expanding the Off The Grid ecosystem.
The team have held multiple high-profile events so far, such as the $600,000 All-Stars Invitational, and the regular Clash For Cash tournaments that offered daily prizes of $3,000.
The GUNZ platform is also expected to expand its functionality, with the release of a SDK for developers, additional funding expectations, and further developments for the $GUN economy.
Although Gunzilla Games is just 5 years old, and its flagship game Off The Grid has been available for less than 12 months, they’ve already had a significant impact on the blockchain gaming industry. Their success so far has been an inspiration to many, and with their continued success and funding, they’ll remain a major player to watch in the years to come.
