Success of Off The Grid highlights effectiveness of ‘invisible’ blockchain

Off The Grid burst onto the scene as a battle royale shooting game with a side of blockchain magic. In its first month, the game saw a whopping 9.12 million wallets created and over 100 million transactions made. The real secret to its success might just be its subtle use of blockchain technology.

But here’s the twist: Off The Grid doesn’t rely heavily on blockchain for its graphics and gameplay; instead, it offers NFT in-game items as an optional feature. The game plans to launch a marketplace on Gunz, an Avalanche subnet, where players can trade items. And keep an eye out for the upcoming GUN token, which will serve as the in-game currency for purchasing items and skins.

What sets Off The Grid apart is its focus on providing a great gaming experience, with blockchain elements enhancing the gameplay for those who choose to engage with them. As a result, Gunzilla Games, the studio behind the game, caught the eye of VanEck and secured additional funding following the $517 million already raised by gaming startups in Q3.

In a world where many players are wary of blockchain integration in games, Off The Grid’s approach seems to strike a balance. Viktoriya Hying from B3 suggests that players prefer games where blockchain stays in the background but offers benefits when they choose to explore it.

According to Amitt Mahajan of Proof of Play, the key to bringing traditional gamers into the world of Web3 gaming is to make blockchain “invisible.” Players shouldn’t have to jump through hoops or manage complex setups just to enjoy a game.

While some games like Axie Infinity have made waves in the blockchain gaming space, many transactions in these games take place off-chain. The current limitations of blockchain technology mean that most games are more accurately described as “Web2.5.”

Blockchain platforms like Solana and Immutable X are making strides in the gaming world by offering scalability and low gas fees. This allows developers to incorporate blockchain features without compromising the user experience. With these innovations, the future of gaming looks bright, and Off The Grid is leading the charge in showing how blockchain can enhance gameplay without overshadowing it.