If you’re looking for the next battle royale for you and your friends to fight your way to glory, Gunzilla Games’Off The Gridhas the potential to be the next Apex Legends. As a cybernetic combatant in a televised deathsport, you’ll be able not only to adjust your basic loadout, but your limbs and augments on the fly, adapting to the situation as each match progresses.
With its Steam launch today, it’s more accessible for PC gamers than ever before, and its full crossplay means you can join the fight no matter who else is online.
Battle Royale Reimagined
Off The Grid has some impressive worldbuilding for a multiplayer shooter, which is no surprise considering that the game is led by none other than District 9 director Neill Blomkamp. Its dystopian spectacle is right at home with his other work, giving you the feeling of living (and dying, repeatedly) in a summer blockbuster. A new technology called Regen makes death a temporary inconvenience, but it’s controlled exclusively by shadowy billionaires who use it to make cyborg gladiators fight to the death over and over for the entertainment of the masses.
Commitment to player-driven development has helped Off The Grid become one of the most dynamic and responsive battle royales on the market.
As one of the hapless fighters of Teardrop Island, your job is simple; survive, win, and enhance your capabilities to do it all again. Off The Grid’s progression is driven by a live marketplace, letting players exchange everything that they find or loot with one another. As the metagame shifts and new strategies develop, you’ll see gear become more coveted while obsolete tech falls by the wayside. If you may’t find the drop you need for your perfect build, you can always trade for it.
Players First
Off The Grid has been developed by relying heavily on player feedback since its launch last year, and the team at Gunzilla is proud of what they’ve created. “This commitment to player-driven development has helped Off The Grid become one of the most dynamic and responsive battle royales on the market,” Executive Producer David Nicholson said in a press release. It’s clear that the developers are excited to see what the PC playerbase will bring to the game, and to continue bringing in new weapons, limbs, and map features to keep the experience fresh.
Even if multiplayer shooters aren’t your thing, Off The Grid could be worth a look for the story; it boasts a 60-hour narrative campaign that’s set to be added later this year. Considering Blomkamp’s sci-fi bonafides, it’s sure to be a tale worth checking out. In the meantime, gear up, Steam players - you’ve got matches to win. Watch thenew trailer!
