Off The Grid: in-match economy changes coming October 2025

The Off The Grid team announced in their latest Dev Blog a series of adjustments to the in-match economy, coming with the next big update scheduled for October.

The goal is to increase strategic decision-making, give more purpose to mid and late game progress, and open the possibility of comebacks when players or squads are at a disadvantage.

Main Objectives

According to the developers, the three points they aim to improve are:

• Prevent players from getting their perfect loadout too early.
• Make RIP income more predictable and achievable.
• Keep crate looting relevant throughout the entire match.

RIP Reward Rebalancing

In the previous update, the percentage of RIP retained upon death increased from 50% to 80%, and RIP drops on the ground were removed. Now, each elimination grants 500 RIP directly to the player’s inventory, reducing the gap between average players and top squads.

More Consistent RIP in Crates

Developers confirmed that smaller support crates will always drop RIP, making it more viable to head to quieter areas to gather resources and revive teammates. This change seeks to avoid excessive randomness that could leave players with no money after opening several crates.

Rarity Distribution - Loot Crates
	Common	Uncommon	Rare	Epic
Old	70%	20%	10%	0%
Early-game	59%	40%	1%	0%
Mid-game	20%	63%	17%	0%
Late-game	0%	60%	40%	0%

 

Higher Costs for High-Rarity Loadouts

High-rarity loadouts will see an increase in cost. This will force players to decide whether to call in a weapon earlier or wait longer to access stronger gear. The intention is to make full epic loadouts arrive more progressively, requiring more missions and crates.

Loadout Cost
	Common	Uncommon	Rare	Epic
Old	1,575	2,340	3,195	4,540
New	1,900	3,050	4,500	6,250

 

More Comeback Opportunities

With these changes, players respawning late will find higher rarity loot in crates, offering better options beyond just the starter loadout or retrieving their body.

Rarity Distribution - Advanced Loot
	Common	Uncommon	Rare	Epic
Old	12%	48%	32%	8%
Early-game	30%	55%	15%	1%
Mid-game	0%	55%	35%	10%
Late-game	0%	30%	50%	20%

 

High-Tier Loot Zones

Each match will feature two high-tier loot zones with higher chances of rare items. These areas will offer better rewards but also higher risks due to player traffic.

With these changes, the Off The Grid team aims to make time spent on Teardrop Island more strategic, offering more alternatives for different playstyles. The update will be available in October, and the developers confirmed they will continue to adjust the system based on community feedback.

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