‘Off The Grid’ exposes mainstream audiences to blockchain gaming

As a seasoned crypto investor with a penchant for gaming and a healthy skepticism for the latest trends, I find myself intrigued by Gunzilla Games’ “Off The Grid”. This battle royale game, currently ranked 11th on the Epic Games online store, is no stranger to the limelight, briefly grabbing the number one spot post-launch.


The action-packed, free-to-play Battle Royale game called “Off The Grid” by Gunzilla Games is currently sitting at the 11th position on the Epic Games Store. Remarkably, it quickly took over the top spot right after its debut.

The game is still labeled as an early-access title but has also drawn significant attention on the Twitch streaming platform, where 154,440 viewers tuned in to watch gamers stream the new release on October 11.

On the platform Off The Grid, the blockchain functionalities are established within an Avalanche (AVAX) subsidiary network known as GUNZ. This specialized blockchain environment is designed specifically for users to create Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) that represent in-game items such as weapons and skins.

By converting these game items into Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) or other digital assets stored on a blockchain, players can retain ownership of their in-game possessions and foster the development of marketplaces where they can trade these items among themselves.

A sustainable approach to blockchain gaming?

Off The Grid stands as an A-list game, similar to a major motion picture in the realm of video games. It breaks away from casual games like clickers or Web 3 experiences where the token-based model takes precedence over the gaming experience itself.

These blockchain-based games have faced criticism from both users and experts within the industry, who argue that the current models lack sustainability.

Critics suggest that many blockchain games primarily draw users in with rewards, leading them to only play briefly to gather quick incentives before departing once they’ve received their initial payout. This behavior undermines any potential long-term success for these types of games. The main concern about the clicker model is that user numbers tend to significantly decrease after a significant airdrop event.

A common perspective among business leaders within the gaming sector is that it’s crucial to develop captivating and durable gameplay that appeals to a wide range of players, while using tokens or blockchain technology primarily as tools to manage in-game items, rather than making them the central aspect.

A study conducted by Elympics, the Blockchain Game Alliance, and PlayToEarn, which gathered opinions from more than a thousand people worldwide, revealed that approximately 10% of participants had never played blockchain games due to the perceived difficulty in linking cryptocurrency wallets, which they identified as a significant barrier for new users.

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2024-10-13 21:59