Gunzilla Games Faces Accusations of Unpaid Salaries to Staff
Gunzilla Games, known for the blockchain game Off The Grid, is facing serious accusations from both current and former employees regarding unpaid salaries. The issues have gained traction as workers express their grievances on social media, revealing a troubling pattern of delayed payments.
Unpaid Salaries and Staff Complaints
In a striking revelation, Anna Savina, the talent acquisition lead, mentioned experiencing significant salary delays. Posts from Savina and other staff drew attention to the company’s financial struggles. Although Savina later indicated the issue had been resolved, several former employees, including Oleksandr Linovichenko and Anton Kharyn, voiced similar complaints, stating they did not receive their salaries for August and September.
Additionally, contractor Paul Creamer reported that he had not been compensated since October 2025, despite working until December under the assumption he would be paid.
Extent of Payment Issues
The allegations suggest that the payment issues have persisted for several months, with some Ukrainian employees reporting unpaid salaries for six months or more. Here are key points regarding the situation:
- Ukrainian staff have claimed non-receipt of salaries owed for four to five months.
- International contractors are experiencing similar delays, with some waiting since October 2025.
- Employees in the UK and Germany have mentioned sporadic late payments.
- Recent reports indicate some UK staff were still awaiting payment for March work.
Pension Contributions and Management Response
In addition to salary issues, staff have raised concerns regarding pension contributions. Employees reported that Gunzilla failed to make payments into pension funds between May and September, despite deductions being taken from pay slips. Although the company backpaid outstanding contributions in October, no contributions have been recorded since November.
As defenders of the payroll management system, Gunzilla stated that the issues arose due to their payroll provider and claimed they were working diligently to resolve the situation.
Company Background and Future Prospects
Founded in 2020 with significant funding from VC firm GameGroove, Gunzilla operates internationally with offices in Frankfurt, Kyiv, Los Angeles, and London. It launched Off The Grid in collaboration with renowned director Neill Blomkamp, integrating Web3 technology and NFT trading capabilities.
Despite high expectations, the game initially set to launch in 2023, is now in Early Access as of October 2024. In 2025, Gunzilla acquired the Game Informer magazine and reassembled its editorial team after it was previously shuttered by GameStop.
As the situation evolves, Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor developments regarding Gunzilla Games and its handling of salary and pension issues. The company has yet to provide an official response to these ongoing claims.
