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 a 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
[edit]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
[edit]Per Valve's policy that prohibits the use of cryptocurrency and NFTs, Off the Grid will not be available on Steam.[citation needed] The developers say that the NFT elements in the game are optional.[4][5]
Early access
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.