{"id":31387,"date":"2026-04-10T09:53:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=31387"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:53:02","slug":"studio-head-addresses-accusations-of-delayed-payments-to-gunzilla-workers-claims-salaries-have-not-been-late-by-more-than-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=31387","title":{"rendered":"Studio Head Addresses Accusations of Delayed Payments to Gunzilla Workers, Claims Salaries Have Not Been Late by More Than a Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**Gunzilla Games CEO Responds to Payment Delay Accusations Amidst Controversy**<\/p>\n

Gunzilla Games, the studio behind the highly anticipated NFT-infused battle royale game *Off The Grid*, is currently facing backlash from former employees regarding alleged payment delays. The accusations have sparked a heated dialogue, with CEO Vlad Korolev addressing these claims in a recent tweet.<\/p>\n

Numerous ex-employees, including animator Paul Creamer and talent acquisition lead Anna Savina, have taken to LinkedIn to express their frustrations over delayed salaries. Creamer stated, “Gunzilla Games has not paid its employees for many months but still expects them to work,” revealing that he himself has not received payment since October 2025 and that some colleagues have experienced even longer delays.<\/p>\n

In response, Korolev launched a vehement defense of the company’s practices and the success of *Off The Grid*. He asserted that criticisms from those who have never experienced the game or the challenges of running a business should not detract from their achievements. “While people… spread [fear, uncertainty, and doubt]… we will keep building for the millions of players who actually love our product,” he claimed, also defending the intense work culture that has characterized the game’s six-year development journey.<\/p>\n

Addressing the payment concerns directly, Korolev stated that while cost optimization is a reality in the current gaming and tech landscape, the company has worked to ensure that full-time employees have not faced significant payment delays, assuring that “salaries… have never been delayed by more than a week.” He acknowledged that some payment schedules may prioritize the company’s cash flow over individual circumstances, apologizing for any inconvenience this may have caused.<\/p>\n

Korolev’s comments highlight the distinction between full-time employees and contractors in their experiences regarding payment. He suggested that many contractors\u2014likely impacted by the payment scheduling\u2014might not have the same protections enjoyed by full-time staff. This nuance could complicate the narrative surrounding labor practices at Gunzilla.<\/p>\n

Concluding his statement, Korolev reiterated his commitment to the company’s vision amidst the controversy, suggesting that while detractors may continue to question Gunzilla’s integrity, the studio would remain focused on delivering results and pursuing innovation. He pointed to accolades such as being named one of the “most innovative gaming companies of 2026” by *Fast Company*, positioning Gunzilla as a forward-thinking player in the industry.<\/p>\n

As Gunzilla navigates these allegations, the situation underscores broader concerns regarding labor practices and payment equity within the gaming industry, particularly for contract workers during challenging economic times. The development and reception of *Off The Grid* will undoubtedly be closely monitored as the studio seeks to address both its creative ambitions and its obligations to its workforce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The CEO of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind NFT-infected battle royale game Off The Grid<\/a>, has responded to accusations from former employees that Gunzilla failed to pay them on time. He’s done so in the form of a lengthy tweet which contains both the words “Haters keep making predictions. We keep delivering” and “We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused”.<\/p>\n

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