Software:Off The Grid
Template:Video game infobox Off The Grid is an upcoming free-to-play battle royale video game developed and published by German-headquartered company Gunzilla Games.[1][2] Currently in early access, the game will feature a narrative storyline directed by Neill Blomkamp,[3] as well as an NFT marketplace[4] 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.[5]
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.[6]
Cryptocurrency and NFTs
Valve's policy prohibits the use of cryptocurrency and NFTs. The developers say that the NFT elements in the game are optional.[6][7]
Early access
Announced in May 2022,[8][9] Off The Grid was scheduled for a 2023 release, though it has since been delayed with no full release date announced.[10] The game entered early access on October 8, 2024 for all platforms.[5]
References
- ↑ Stephan Steininger (March 27, 2024). "Gunzilla Games Secures 30 Million Dollar Funding". Busch Glatz. https://www.gamesmarket.global/development/off-the-grid-und-gunz-gunzilla-games-secures-30-million-dollar-funding-b2060f2aad14d5f18b653b51d7cb9324.
- ↑ "EU-Startups.com's bio for Gunzilla Games". https://www.eu-startups.com/directory/gunzilla-games/.
- ↑ 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" (in en-GB). https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/off-the-grid-crypto-game-explained/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Off The Grid now available in free Early Access" (in en-US). 2024-10-08. https://www.gematsu.com/2024/10/off-the-grid-now-available-in-free-early-access.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "New battle royale game from District 9's Neill Blomkamp is a hit, but you need to understand the NFTs" (in en-US). 2024-10-11. https://www.pcgamesn.com/off-the-grid/nfts.
- ↑ "Off The Grid FAQ | Gunzilla Games". https://gameoffthegrid.com/faq/.
- ↑ "Gunzilla Games" (in en). https://gunzillagames.com/en/news/36-Gunzilla-Games-Announce-Off-The-Grid--a-Next-Generation-Battle-Royale-with-Strong-Focus-on-Narrative-Progression--.
- ↑ Dinsdale, Ryan (2023-08-25). "Off the Grid Trailer Shows Gameplay of Neill Blomkamp's Cyberpunk-Style Battle Royale" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/off-the-grid-trailer-shows-gameplay-of-neill-blomkamps-cyberpunk-style-battle-royale.
- ↑ Viana, Bhernardo; Davison, Chris (2024-10-10). "Off the Grid release date and early access, explained" (in en-US). Dot Esports. https://dotesports.com/general/news/off-the-grid-release-date-and-potential-delay-explained.
