Blockchain development studio Gunzilla Games, popularly known for its NFT-riddled battle royale title Off the Grid, is facing a little turbulence. Various accusations have surfaced from employees about delayed salaries, with many payments seemingly pending for months.
According to the allegations levelled against Gunzilla by former VFX animator Paul Creamer, the studio has not honored invoices for his work as far back as October 2025. However, Creamer alleged on LinkedIn that the studio continues to expect consistent work and has been unable to reassure him about the possibility of recovering his money.
“I know I will never recover these lost wages, the damage is done. Gunzilla will get away with this without repercussion. This will happen again and again without end. Artists will continue to be taken advantage of, our passions will be continually exploited. After all, we’re lucky to do what we love aren’t we?
“The rest of the industry should know what has happened and what will continue to happen unless you organize and lock out these predatory leaders who seek only to enrich themselves and see you face down in the mud.”
VGC reported that many others stepped forward to show support in some cases, while others have spoken out about similar situations. Gameplay animator Rayan Tiraghan, who worked from July 2024 to February 2026, says, “This is horrible, I feel you, man. They also owe me some money.” Former UI programmer Riccardo Galdieri added to the allegations, stating, “This is much bigger than you can possibly believe. There are dozens of people with pending salaries from them. I made a post a while back, and they tried to silence me as well, but I got a lawyer involved and got what was owed to me. Don’t lose hope.”
Accusations of the studio attempting to silence dissenting voices continue to surface (as per Creamer’s latest post here), and it’s a sad state of affairs all around. It’s especially concerning when considered against the bigger picture of closures and layoffs, showcasing a gaming industry that’s turning out to be brutally hard on those who make it tick.
Gunzilla is yet to issue a response to the allegations. Here’s to hoping that the studio can earn back the trust and goodwill of its employees, although that might be an uphill task at this point.
