The Brief
LATEST ASSESSMENT
RECON · 2d ago● Steady· active, routine cadence (1 posts/30d)· medium confidence· as of Oct 13
Gunzilla launched Kestrel, a machine learning-powered anti-cheat system, in beta for Off The Grid yesterday with third-party integration support. The company continues scaling Off The Grid toward its 2026 full release roadmap while expanding beyond games into advertising (GI Advertising Network) and blockchain (GUNZ token on Solana with @cbventures backing).
Kestrel anti-cheat system launchOff The Grid 2026 roadmap executionGame Informer acquisition integration
EvidenceRead from 20 posts1 tracked handleWindow Sep 25, 2024 – Oct 9, 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.
Recent developments
- 2026-10-09 — Gunzilla Games Launches Kestrel ML Anti-Cheat in Off The Grid Beta — Gunzilla Games unveiled Kestrel, a machine-learning anti-cheat system that profiles each player's motor signature to flag cheat-generated input. It is now in beta in Off … (@GunzillaGames)
Coverage
Last verified Sep 4, 2026
Media · 1
Network
Network · 5 connections
developer of
team includes
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Neill Blomkampperson
Chief Visionary Officer
high confidence
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.
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Alexander Zollperson
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO); former Crytek board member
medium confidence
Alexander Zoll, an ex-Crytek board member, helms Gunzilla Games as CSO alongside CEO Vlad Korolev.
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The Timeline
The record
Every dated thing we know · Apr 2023 → Oct 2026Oct 9, 2026Activity
Announced Kestrel, a machine learning-powered cheat detection system that recognizes each player's motor signature to identify cheaters.
bullish · cheat detection / machine learning / announcement
@gunzillagames
Oct 9, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Neutral
Gunzilla Games (78K followers) last posted 43 days ago from gamescom, with their most significant recent update being the 2026 roadmap for Off The Grid (132d ago) and the launch of the GI Advertising Network (225d ago). The account has been relatively quiet, with no new posts in over a month. Key collaborations include @GameInformer (acquired), @cbventures (investor), and @Delphi_Ventures (validator).
@gunzillagames
Oct 6, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla is executing on its 2026 roadmap for Off The Grid (announced 129d ago) with full release planned at the game's second anniversary. Recent activity shows active team expansion (hiring posts every 1-2 months), successful Early Access launch (725d ago on PC/PS5/Xbox), and strategic partnerships including @cbventures investment and @Lornebalfe as composer. Most recent engagement (40d ago) confirms active presence at gamescom 2024.
@gunzillagames
Oct 4, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla is executing on its 2026 roadmap for Off The Grid (announced 127d ago) with full release planned during the game's second anniversary window. Recent activity shows active team expansion (hiring posts every 1-2 months), Game Informer integration post-acquisition (557d ago), and blockchain partnerships with @cbventures and Delphi Ventures. Most recent engagement: gamescom presence 38d ago.
@gunzillagames
Oct 1, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla is executing on its 2026 roadmap for Off The Grid (announced 124d ago) with full release planned during the game's second anniversary window. Recent activity shows active team expansion (77+ hires across recent months), Game Informer integration post-acquisition (554d ago), and strategic Web3 partnerships including @cbventures and Delphi Ventures. Early Access launched 720d ago across PC/PS5/Xbox with Grammy-winning composer Lorne Balfe on the soundtrack.
@gunzillagames
Sep 28, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla Games (78K followers) last tweeted 32 days ago from gamescom, but the key news is their 2026 full-release roadmap for Off The Grid, announced 121 days ago. They've also launched the GI Advertising Network (backed by @GameInformer) and secured investment from @cbventures and @Delphi_Ventures. The account has been quiet for a month, suggesting a lull before the next major milestone.
@gunzillagames
Sep 25, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla is executing on its 2026 roadmap for Off The Grid (announced 118d ago) with full release planned at the game's second anniversary. Recent activity shows active team expansion (consistent hiring posts) and strategic partnerships including @cbventures investment. Most recent engagement (29d ago) was gamescom presence in Cologne, indicating continued marketing momentum for the extraction royale.
@gunzillagames
Sep 22, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla is actively developing Off The Grid (AAA extraction royale in early access across PC/PS5/Xbox) with a confirmed full launch window during the game's second anniversary in 2026. Recent activity shows steady team expansion (100+ hires across recent months), strategic partnerships with @cbventures and @Delphi_Ventures for their GUNZ blockchain ecosystem, and the high-profile acquisition of @GameInformer (545 days ago) which now operates as a featured brand property including a Barnes & ...
@gunzillagames
Sep 20, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla Games is actively pushing its Off The Grid roadmap toward a full release in 2026, with recent gamescom presence and a focus on ecosystem innovation like the GI Advertising Network. The acquisition of Game Informer and partnerships with Coinbase Ventures and Delphi Ventures highlight a strategic pivot toward Web3 and media integration. Recent activity is sparse (last post 24 days ago), but the 2026 roadmap announcement is the key near-term milestone.
@gunzillagames
Sep 17, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla is executing a diversified strategy across gaming and media: Off The Grid (AAA extraction royale) is in Early Access with a planned full launch in 2026, Game Informer was acquired 540 days ago and now features at Barnes & Noble flagship stores, and the GUNZ blockchain token ecosystem has secured backing from @cbventures and @Delphi_Ventures. Most recent activity (21 days ago) shows active community engagement at gamescom 2024.
@gunzillagames
Sep 14, 2026Assessment
Assessment — Bullish
Gunzilla Games (77.9K followers) is currently live at gamescom in Cologne, Germany, inviting attendees to meet the team. The company recently unveiled its 2026 roadmap for Off The Grid, confirming a full launch during the game's second anniversary window, and announced the GI Advertising Network, a self-serve platform backed by Game Informer's brand trust. Recent collaborations include Coinbase Ventures as an investor and Delphi Ventures as the largest validator of the GUNZ blockchain.
@gunzillagames
Sep 4, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge
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.
high confidence
Sep 4, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge
Alexander Zoll, an ex-Crytek board member, helms Gunzilla Games as CSO alongside CEO Vlad Korolev.
medium confidence
Sep 4, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge
Vlad Korolev is the CEO and co-founder of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind Off The Grid and the GUNZ chain.
high confidence
Sep 3, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge
GUNZ is the Avalanche Layer-1 blockchain built and operated by Gunzilla Games to power its AAA game economies.
high confidence
Sep 3, 2026★ MilestoneGraph · edge
Off The Grid is developed by Gunzilla Games, the AAA studio co-founded by Neill Blomkamp.
high confidence
Aug 29, 2026★ MilestoneGraph genesis
Added to the graph
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.
neutral · gamescom / community
@gunzillagames
Apr 7, 2023★ MilestoneBreaking
