Gunzilla Games, the studio behind Off The Grid (OTG), has formed a strategic partnership with Delphi Ventures to establish the GUNZ Foundation. This not-for-profit organization will handle development, governance, and management of the $GUN token and the broader web3 ecosystem built around the game. The collaboration brings together Gunzilla's game development experience and Delphi Ventures' blockchain and tokenomics expertise.
Gunzilla CEO Vlad Korolev says the partnership supports the studio's goal of integrating blockchain technology in ways that put players first. The foundation's mission centers on embedding tokenized assets and decentralized governance into the game without creating barriers for traditional gamers who aren't familiar with crypto.
Gunzilla Partners with Delphi Ventures to Launch $GUN Token
About Off The Grid
Off The Grid is a cyberpunk-themed battle royale game set in a dystopian future where players fight in high-stakes combat while completing strategic objectives. The game takes place on Teardrop Island and mixes PvP battles with PvE missions, creating a tactical experience that rewards smart decision-making. Players take on the roles of cybernetically enhanced contestants in a fictional reality show, navigating a world that blends competitive gameplay with story elements.
The game entered early access in October 2024 and has drawn attention for its 150-player matches and extensive customization. Players can create over 260 weapon combinations and choose from various cybernetic upgrades to match their playstyle. Off The Grid pushes players to balance intense firefights with strategic resource gathering in an environment that constantly shifts.
Off The Grid Gameplay
The GUNZ Foundation and Its Role
The GUNZ Foundation exists to manage the economic and governance systems around the $GUN token and its ecosystem. The foundation's approach prioritizes players, aiming to keep blockchain technology accessible, fair, and useful for the gaming community.
Delphi Ventures, which has backed successful blockchain projects like Axie Infinity and Nyan Heroes, serves as an advisor to the foundation. Delphi contributes expertise in tokenomics, ecosystem design, and blockchain integration. Piers Kicks, Founding Partner at Delphi Ventures, joined the foundation's advisory board and stressed the need to build a smooth, enjoyable player experience while using blockchain responsibly.
GUNZ Foundation and $GUN Token
Blockchain Integration in OTG
Gunzilla built blockchain into Off The Grid with the goal of giving players real ownership and deeper engagement. Every in-game item exists as an NFT, which means players truly own their assets and can trade them inside the game or on external platforms like OpenSea. The onboarding process requires no prior blockchain knowledge. A crypto wallet generates automatically when players log in, removing any technical friction for newcomers.
The $GUN token will power the game's economy. Players can buy unique items, earn rewards by extracting resources, and trade assets freely on in-game and third-party marketplaces. The GUNZ mainnet runs on a Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche, providing the scalability and security the ecosystem needs.
Introducing a real-money economy into a competitive game creates risks. Pay-to-win dynamics can favor players with deeper pockets over those with better skills. The GUNZ Foundation is addressing this with fair-trade policies, monitoring systems to catch exploitation, and player education about responsible blockchain engagement.
Off The Grid Gameplay
Trends in 2025 and Future Outlook
Delphi Ventures sees 2025 as a key year for blockchain gaming to reach mainstream players. Favorable market conditions, growing crypto adoption, and multiple blockchain-based games nearing launch all point to a moment where the sector can prove itself to a wider audience. Piers Kicks calls this a critical window for blockchain gaming to show what it can do.
Gunzilla plans to launch the GUNZ mainnet and $GUN token in Q1 2025, alongside updates to Off The Grid that add new maps, weapons, and customization options. The studio also intends to run community events with real-money prizes and expand the player base through cross-platform accessibility.
