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Gunzilla Games has secured $30 million in combined funding to support the development of its cyberpunk battle royale third-person shooter, Off the Grid. The funding will also aid in the creation of Gunz, a blockchain-based digital economy platform that offers asset ownership and an NFT marketplace. CoinFund and Avalanche’s Blizzard Fund co-led the strategic token round, contributing $10 million in funding.
Off the Grid is set to launch on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with plans for 60 hours of storytelling across multiple seasons. The game will feature asset ownership and a player-driven in-game economy. In addition to CoinFund and Blizzard Fund, Republic Capital and Morningstar Ventures also participated in the token round. Additional funding came from “previously unreported equity and validator sales,” as stated by Gunzilla.
Evan Feng, Partner and Director of Research at CoinFund, expressed excitement about the investment, stating, “We are thrilled for the public to experience the dynamic gameplay, progression systems, narrative depth, and immersive world of Gunzilla’s Off The Grid. We believe that the gap between traditional and blockchain games is shrinking, with developers harnessing blockchain technology for superior gaming experiences, expanding audiences, enhancing retention, and improving monetization.”
Gunzilla’s Co-Founder and CEO, Vlad Korolov, commented, “With the upcoming launch of Off The Grid and Gunz, we are not just pushing boundaries in AAA gaming but also setting a new standard in the blockchain space. This evolution is made possible by the support of our funding partners, enabling us to offer an exceptional AAA gaming experience that surpasses gamers’ expectations and enhances their engagement with the game universe through a decentralized community-driven in-game economy.”
