Off The Grid’s Unique Approach to Blockchain Gaming
Battle royale game Off The Grid has garnered significant attention since its launch, amassing 9.12 million wallets and over 100 million transactions within its first month.
The game, developed by Gunzilla Games, employs blockchain technology in a manner that some industry insiders describe as “invisible,” allowing players to engage without being burdened by complex blockchain mechanics.
The game’s graphics and gameplay are not reliant on blockchain technology, and the in-game NFT items are optional for players. A marketplace for trading items is set to launch on Gunz, an Avalanche subnet, alongside the introduction of the GUN token, which will serve as the in-game currency for purchasing items and skins.
Despite its success, many gamers remain skeptical about blockchain integration in gaming. Concerns have been raised regarding the use of gaming hardware for cryptocurrency mining, leading to a general distrust of blockchain-related initiatives among players.
Viktoriya Hying, co-founder of Base layer-3 gaming chain B3, noted that past attempts by major publishers to incorporate blockchain elements have often been met with backlash from their communities.
Industry experts emphasize the importance of making blockchain technology unobtrusive. Amitt Mahajan, founder of blockchain game studio Proof of Play, highlighted that if players are required to navigate complicated setup processes, they will likely disengage.
Anthony Palma, gaming partnerships lead at Sui blockchain developer Mysten Labs, echoed this sentiment, advocating for a future where games are simply referred to as “games,” regardless of their underlying technology.
