Gunzilla Games confirmed that the full release of its cyber‑punk battle‑royale shooter Off The Grid will occur within a Dec. 27, 2026‑Jan. 15, 2027 window, according to the studio’s latest Road to 1.0 progress report. The launch will also mark the migration of the GUNZ blockchain to mainnet, a move originally slated for September but now aligned with the game’s final rollout.

Mainnet Migration Coupled with Full Launch

The GUNZ blockchain’s mainnet migration was delayed from its September target and will now happen concurrently with the Off The Grid 1.0 launch. Gunzilla explained that the mainnet “is a door that only opens one way, and we want to get it right,” emphasizing that all player‑owned items, including serial numbers, will transfer to the new chain, preserving on‑chain ownership and tradeability.

Postponed Content and Economic Considerations

Two major features—Legendary Weapons and a new map expansion—have been placed on hold. The studio cited an under‑prepared in‑game economy, stating that a legendary item must remain rare and valuable, a promise the current economy cannot fulfill. The map expansion, originally planned for October, was also delayed in favor of polishing Teardrop Island for the upcoming PvE content.

Roadmap Delivery and Upcoming Features

Despite the delays, Gunzilla reports that 11 of 14 roadmap commitments were delivered between June and October, with two items only partially completed. Delivered updates include a major FPS boost, weapon rework, proximity voice chat, Marketplace 2.0, a new combat HUD, and the Kestrel AI anti‑cheat system. The studio also added unplanned improvements such as unlimited view distance and smarter NPCs. Looking ahead, Off The Grid 1.0 will introduce a new loadout system, a full overhaul of weapon cosmetics, a cross‑platform achievement system, and expanded PvE elements like upgraded Goblin drones, loot zones 2.0, and reworked turrets. Player metrics have shown steady growth since June, with retention up 34.81% after four weeks and average session length increasing from 41.2 to 45.3 minutes.

What to Watch Next

The industry will monitor how the synchronized mainnet migration impacts player activity and on‑chain trading volumes. Additionally, the timing and design of the postponed legendary weapons and map expansion will be key indicators of Gunzilla’s ability to balance gameplay ambition with economic stability. Finally, the rollout of the Kestrel anti‑cheat to other studios could signal broader adoption of AI‑driven cheat detection in blockchain‑enabled games.