Following the recent early access launch of Off the Grid, the Avalanche-based battle royale shooter is rapidly climbing the ranks on the Epic Game Store.
Developed by Gunzilla Games, Off the Grid has quickly become the top title on the Most Popular Free-to-Play PC Games list, surpassing even Epic’s own popular games like Fortnite and Rocket League. Additionally, it is currently the first title featured on the store’s Trending list.
In Off the Grid, players engage in classic battle royale gameplay, battling it out as the map shrinks and the stakes rise. What sets this game apart is its integration of Avalanche L1 (subnet) technology, allowing for the creation and trading of in-game items as NFTs, alongside the upcoming GUN token.
The game’s success is not limited to the Epic Game Store; on Twitch, Off the Grid stood out as one of the most-watched games, attracting a combined viewership of 148,000 across various streamers. This level of engagement rivals established titles like League of Legends and Grand Theft Auto V.
One notable streamer, IlloJuan, garnered a significant audience of 28,000 viewers while playing Off the Grid. Overall, Twitch viewers have collectively consumed close to 100,000 hours of gameplay since the game’s early access launch.
Off the Grid’s traction in the gaming community has not gone unnoticed, with Mathew Sigel from VanEck highlighting how blockchain technology is enabling players to truly own in-game assets and participate in a decentralized economy.
While the game’s early access release offered a limited experience with just one map and mode, players can look forward to the ability to mint rare weapons and items as NFTs in the future. The integration of the GUN token, denominated in missions and in-game items, is a promising feature, although its official launch on the Avalanche mainnet is still pending.
Despite some uncertainties surrounding blockchain adoption in console gaming, particularly with Sony and Microsoft, Off the Grid has already attracted attention from influential streamers like Nadeshot and Ninja. Their partnership with Gunzilla Games underscores the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming industry.
As the community continues to embrace Off the Grid, it’s clear that the game’s innovative approach to NFTs and blockchain integration is reshaping the landscape of online gaming.
