Gunzilla Expands $GUN Token to Solana Blockchain for Enhanced Accessibility

Gunzilla Games, the developer behind the popular blockchain-based game Off The Grid, has announced a significant expansion of its in-game currency, the $GUN token, to the Solana blockchain. This move, effective from July 10, is part of Gunzilla's broader strategy to enhance accessibility and performance for its global user base. By integrating the $GUN token with Solana, Gunzilla aims to lower the barriers for new players and investors who may have found Avalanche’s onboarding process too steep. Solana’s fast transactions and low fees offer a smoother path into the game’s blockchain-powered marketplace, making it easier for users to deposit Solana-based $GUN tokens directly into their in-game wallets.

The expansion to Solana is not just about improving the user experience; it is also a strategic move to increase the activity and popularity of the $GUN token. Gunzilla’s multi-chain ethos aims to make its GUNZ blockchain and all connected games accessible across multiple platforms and wallets. Theodore Agranat, Director of web3 at Gunzilla, emphasized the company's goal to make the GUNZ marketplace and its items, as well as any games within the GUNZ ecosystem, accessible to anyone on any chain. This move is expected to bring more players and traders into the Off The Grid ecosystem, signaling a broader push toward a multi-chain future.

Despite strong in-game engagement, the $GUN token has faced market challenges, with a significant drop from its all-time high since its launch in March. However, the interest in in-game skins like the Tacoma Pioneer has remained strong, indicating a resilient player base. The Solana launch is seen as a potential reset for the $GUN token, with the expectation that it will lower the barrier for entry and attract newer investors. Longtime Off The Grid skin collector Money Magician believes that this move will have a positive impact on the token's accessibility and market performance.

Behind the scenes, Gunzilla is also making progress with its GUNZ mainnet migration. Over 20,000 users have already started the shift from testnet, and the platform now supports full ownership of NFTs, tokens, and in-game assets. With over 17.3 million wallets registered and nearly $13 million in marketplace trades last month, the foundation is being laid for a more active ecosystem. The GUNZ network is also running validator nodes that mint in-game assets, with most of the 10,000 nodes already live. Once the migration is complete and VASP licensing is approved, Gunzilla plans to open the gates even further, enhancing the overall user experience and ecosystem activity.

Gunzilla’s roadmap includes major expansions in late 2025 and beyond, with a series of “Hexes” reveals that will announce future partnerships and updates. The first Hex was dropped on July 7, with more expected soon. Additionally, a Steam testnet release for Off The Grid is in the works, joining the existing platforms on Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Steam version will follow Valve’s guidelines on blockchain content by keeping the experience limited to testnet. Early trading for in-game assets is also coming soon via OpenSea, with OTG Pro subscribers getting access first, followed by a wider rollout. This update is expected to open the door to real-world value exchange within the skins economy, potentially becoming a turning point for web3 adoption.

Community tools are also expanding, with the launch of DEGENRADAR, which provides real-time insights into marketplace trends, and OTG Meta, which tracks player stats like loadouts and weapon usage. On the gameplay side, Off The Grid added a 20-player free-for-all mode with four new arenas - Marshlands, Midtown Harbour, Stork City, and Ocio. Players can now equip a new weapon called the Cyberlancer, which features a dash attack and a bleed effect for added strategy. Weapon balancing updates have also gone live, with adjustments to the Kestrel sniper rifle and the AZV100, as well as the introduction of first- and third-person view toggling and gyro aiming for Windows PC and PS5.

Off The Grid, led by director Neill Blomkamp, features tech-forward mechanics that double as digital assets, connecting directly to the GUNZ blockchain and its in-game economy. Gunzilla’s broader ecosystem now includes the $GUN token, the GUNZ L1 blockchain, an NFT marketplace, the GUNZ wallet and explorer, validator node NFTs, the TECHNOCORE mobile game, and the OTG Companion App. The goal is to let players own, trade, and control their digital items with the same freedom they expect in real life. Gunzilla CEO Vlad Korolev summed up the vision: “What was once an ambitious belief - that true asset ownership enabled by blockchain would radically increase player engagement - is now a working reality.”

In addition to the Solana expansion, Gunzilla recently announced a partnership with decentralized exchange Blackhole. New liquidity pools are coming to Avalanche, although no date has been confirmed. The goal is to increase trading flexibility and bring more stability to the $GUN token across chains. With the $GUN token going live on Solana, a wider Steam release on the way, and new gameplay and trading features rolling out, Gunzilla is continuing to bridge the gap between web2 gaming quality and web3 asset ownership. The next few months could be key in determining how well this multi-chain vision plays out in the competitive world of blockchain gaming.

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