Gunzilla Games

On the recordsince Aug 29, 202615 days12 dated entries1 activity read5 graph events5 assessments

The Brief

LATEST ASSESSMENT

RECON · 1d ago● Steady· active, routine cadence (1 posts/30d)· low confidence · single source· as of Sep 13

Gunzilla is actively developing Off The Grid (AAA extraction royale in early access since ~2 years ago) with a full release planned during the game's second anniversary window in 2026. Recent activity shows continued momentum: gamescom presence 16 days ago, major 2026 roadmap unveiling 105 days ago, and sustained team expansion across multiple hiring cycles. The company has diversified beyond…

Off The Grid 2026 full release roadmapGame Informer acquisition and GI Advertising NetworkWeb3 integration (GUNZ token, Coinbase Ventures partnership)

EvidenceRead from 20 posts1 tracked handleWindow Sep 6, 2024 – Aug 26, 2026

About

Gunzilla Games is an independent AAA video game studio best known for building blockchain-integrated console and PC titles.

About Gunzilla Games

Founded in March 2020, Gunzilla Games pairs traditional AAA production with Web3 economies. Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Neill Blomkamp (director of District 9 and Chappie) leads creative direction alongside CEO Vlad Korolev. The studio has raised over 100M across multiple rounds, including a round co-led by CoinFund and Avalanche's Blizzard Fund.

Products & Initiatives

Gunzilla's flagship title is @PlayOffTheGrid, a cyberpunk extraction/battle-royale shooter released in early access on PC and consoles. To power that game's player-owned economy, the studio built and operates @GUNbyGUNZ, its own Avalanche Layer-1 blockchain. Gunzilla also owns Game Informer, the veteran games-media publication.

Partnerships

Gunzilla's Avalanche relationship runs deep: Avalanche's Blizzard Fund co-led a funding round, and GUNZ was purpose-built on Avalanche subnet technology to host Off The Grid's economy, with backers including Republic Capital, Griffin Gaming Partners, Animoca Brands, CoinFund, and Morningstar Ventures.

Where it sits

team includesNeill Blomkamp developer ofOff The Grid founded byVlad Korolev team includesAlexander Zoll developer ofGUNZ

Last verified Sep 4, 2026

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founded by

Vlad Korolevperson

CEO and co-founder

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Vlad Korolev is the CEO and co-founder of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind Off The Grid and the GUNZ chain.

developer of

GUNZprotocol

chain developer/operator

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GUNZ is the Avalanche Layer-1 blockchain built and operated by Gunzilla Games to power its AAA game economies.

Off The Gridgame

developer

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Off The Grid is developed by Gunzilla Games, the AAA studio co-founded by Neill Blomkamp.

team includes

Neill Blomkampperson

Chief Visionary Officer

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Film director Neill Blomkamp joined Gunzilla Games as Chief Visionary Officer. NOTE: the title is Chief VISIONARY Officer, not Chief Creative Officer — no CCO exists at the studio in any source found.

Alexander Zollperson

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO); former Crytek board member

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Alexander Zoll, an ex-Crytek board member, helms Gunzilla Games as CSO alongside CEO Vlad Korolev.

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Every dated thing we know · Aug 2026 → Sep 2026

Sep 9, 2026Assessment

Assessment — Bullish

Gunzilla Games (78K followers) is live at gamescom in Cologne as of 13 days ago, promoting their AAA Extraction Royale 'Off The Grid' and its 2026 full release roadmap. The studio recently launched the GI Advertising Network backed by Game Informer's brand trust (220❤️), and has secured high-profile partners like Coinbase Ventures and Delphi Ventures for their GUNZ blockchain. Their most engaged post (1,872❤️) was acquiring Game Informer 532 days ago, signaling a strategic pivot toward ecosys...

@gunzillagames

Sep 6, 2026Assessment

Assessment — Bullish

Gunzilla Games (77.9K followers) showcased at gamescom 10 days ago and revealed their 2026 full release roadmap for Off The Grid 99 days ago, targeting the game's second anniversary window. The team also launched the GI Advertising Network 192 days ago, leveraging the Game Informer acquisition (529 days ago) to connect brands with gaming audiences. Recent high-engagement posts include the Off The Grid early access launch (695 days ago, 1.4K hearts) and Coinbase Ventures investment (653 days a...

@gunzillagames

Sep 5, 2026Assessment

Assessment — Bullish

Gunzilla is actively scaling toward Off The Grid's full release in 2026 (announced 98 days ago) with consistent team expansion and ecosystem development. Recent activity shows gamescom presence (9 days ago) and ongoing recruitment across multiple studios, signaling continued investment in their AAA extraction royale. The company has diversified beyond gaming through Game Informer acquisition and GI Advertising Network launch (191 days ago).

@gunzillagames

Sep 4, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge

Connected to Neill Blomkamp — WORKED_AT

high confidence

source

Sep 4, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge

Connected to Alexander Zoll — WORKED_AT

Alexander Zoll, an ex-Crytek board member, helms Gunzilla Games as CSO alongside CEO Vlad Korolev.

medium confidence

source

Sep 4, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge

Connected to Vlad Korolev — FOUNDED

Vlad Korolev is the CEO and co-founder of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind Off The Grid and the GUNZ chain.

high confidence

source

Sep 3, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge

Connected to GUNZ — DEVELOPED_BY

GUNZ is the Avalanche Layer-1 blockchain built and operated by Gunzilla Games to power its AAA game economies.

high confidence

source

Sep 3, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge

Connected to Off The Grid — DEVELOPED_BY

Off The Grid is developed by Gunzilla Games, the AAA studio co-founded by Neill Blomkamp.

high confidence

source

Sep 2, 2026Assessment

Assessment — Bullish

Gunzilla Games (78K followers) is live at gamescom in Cologne as of 6 days ago. The studio unveiled a 2026 full release roadmap for Off The Grid, targeting a launch during the game's second anniversary window. Recent major moves include launching the GI Advertising Network (backed by Game Informer's brand) and being recognized as an innovative gaming company.

@gunzillagames

Aug 30, 2026Assessment

Assessment — Bullish

Gunzilla is actively promoting Off The Grid's 2026 roadmap with full launch planned during the game's second anniversary window. Most recent activity (3d ago) shows team presence at gamescom 2024 in Cologne. The company continues aggressive hiring and recently acquired Game Informer, positioning itself as an innovation-focused gaming ecosystem player with Web3 integration via @GUNbyGUNZ and @cbventures backing.

@gunzillagames

Aug 29, 2026★ MilestoneGraph genesis

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Gunzilla Games entered the Descout entity graph — the start of its permanent record.

Aug 26, 2026Activity

Announced live presence at gamescom in Cologne, inviting attendees to visit the Gunzilla team.

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