More than 30,000 players test the first sample of Off The Grid on PS5

Introduction

Off The Grid, a blockchain-based Battle Royale game developed by Gunzilla Games, has completed its first gameplay test on PlayStation 5 (PS5). Initially announced for Xbox, this marks a significant milestone as the game appears to be the first blockchain game tested on a console.

The game is hosted on Gunzilla's gaming subnetwork, Gunz, which is built on Avalanche's layer 1 blockchain. After the gameplay test, Avalanche reported that over 30,000 players participated, generating approximately 400,000 transactions on the Gunz subnetwork. Players were incentivized with various rewards during the test, increasing excitement and engagement.

What is Off The Grid?

Off The Grid is a high-end third-person shooter battle royale game that also includes a 60-hour single-player campaign. A unique aspect of the game is the integration of interchangeable and tradable cybernetic limbs as NFTs, along with a wide range of customizable weapons. These elements can be traded using the game's mobile wallet, which operates with the GUN token. However, it is important to note that the GUN token is currently only active within the app and has not yet been released externally.

Gunzilla Games co-founder and CEO, Vlad Korolov, expressed his excitement for the project and stated: "With the upcoming release of 'Off the Grid' and GUNZ to the public, we are not only moving towards a new horizon in AAA gaming, but also setting a new standard in the blockchain space." Korolov's vision underscores the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of the innovation in web3 games.

Gunzilla Games has been developing Off The Grid for over four years and has raised over 100 million dollars to make this ambitious project a reality. Despite the success of the game test, the official game release date has not been announced yet.

Avalanche Subnetwork

Gunzilla Games has also launched the test network for Gunz, a blockchain subnetwork dedicated to Avalanche. In addition, the studio released Technocore, a complementary game that allows players to find transferable items like NFTs in the Gunzilla market. "We chose Avalanche because we couldn't make it work on any other chain," stated Vlad Korolov, referring to the extensive blockchain features of the game.

Off The Grid is available to PC players on the Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X consoles (coming soon). Multiplayer matches take place on Teardrop Island, a science fiction setting that offers player versus player (PVP) and player versus environment (PVE) battles, with many unique points of interest.

You can apply here and participate in the private game test.

"We have worked very hard over the past four years to create a world where users never get bored and spend so much time there," said Vlad Korolov. "In the era of TikTok, experienced users find it too boring to even watch YouTube. They find it too boring to wait on the map for 10 minutes until they experience some interaction with the world," added the CEO, highlighting a challenge that many FPS game developers face with multiplayer BR titles.

Final Thoughts

The successful completion of this game test highlights the potential of blockchain games to gain ground on major gaming consoles. As blockchain technology continues to evolve within the gaming industry, Off The Grid stands out as a pioneering example of how traditional gaming experiences can be integrated with decentralized technologies. The upcoming game release is highly anticipated by both blockchain enthusiasts and the gaming community at large. More information available here.