Off The Grid
| Off The Grid | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Gunzilla Games |
| Publisher(s) | Gunzilla Games |
| Writer(s) | Neill Blomkamp, Richard K. Morgan |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | October 8, 2024 (Early Access) |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter, battle royale |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Off The Grid is an upcoming free-to-play battle royale video game developed and published by Gunzilla Games. Currently in early access, the game will feature a narrative storyline directed by Neill Blomkamp,[1] as well as an NFT marketplace[2] for purchasing and selling in-game items. The game will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store.[3]
Gameplay
Set in a cyberpunk dystopia, players fight on the fictional Teardrop Island as participants in a mysterious competition using high-tech cybernetic prosthetics and futuristic military weapons and equipment. The game is played from a third-person perspective in PvE or PvP matches of up to 150 competitors.[4]
Cryptocurrency and NFTs
Per Valve's policy that prohibits the use of cryptocurrency and NFTs, Off the Grid will not be available on Steam. The developers say that the NFT elements in the game are optional.[4][5]
Early access
Announced in May 2022,[6][7] Off The Grid was scheduled for a 2023 release, though it has since been delayed with no full release date announced.[8] The game entered early access on October 8, 2024 for all platforms.[3]
References
- ^ Off the Grid Is a Satirical Cyberpunk Game Within a Game | gamescom 2023 - IGN. 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2024-10-30 – via www.ign.com.
- ^ "How is Off The Grid a crypto game? Blockchain and tokens explained | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ a b "Off The Grid now available in free Early Access". Gematsu. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ a b "New battle royale game from District 9's Neill Blomkamp is a hit, but you need to understand the NFTs". PCGamesN. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Off The Grid FAQ | Gunzilla Games". gameoffthegrid.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Gunzilla Games". gunzillagames.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (2023-08-25). "Off the Grid Trailer Shows Gameplay of Neill Blomkamp's Cyberpunk-Style Battle Royale". IGN. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ Viana, Bhernardo; Davison, Chris (2024-10-10). "Off the Grid release date and early access, explained". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-10-30.