Avalanche Battle Royale ‘Off the Grid’ Gets Major Overhaul, Performance Boost

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  • Avalanche-based Off the Grid releases major update featuring first-person perspective improvements.
  • Performance upgrades promise up to 40% frame rate boost on consoles, 20% on PC.
  • Game surpassed Fortnite on Epic Games‘ free-to-play PC rankings in October.
  • New TrueFPV system implemented for enhanced weapon scoping mechanics.
  • Weapon balance adjustments and movement changes precede upcoming ranked mode.

Avalanche blockchain-based battle royale Off the Grid implemented substantial technical improvements in its December update, marking the largest modification since its October early access launch. The update addresses performance issues and introduces refined first-person shooting mechanics, according to documentation reviewed by Decrypt.

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Technical Overhaul and Performance Boost

The update’s centerpiece is the TrueFPV system, which revamps how players interact with scoped weapons. The modification includes:

  • Updated reticle designs
  • Field of vision adjustments
  • Enhanced controller aim assist functionality
  • Improved weapon sway mechanics

Performance metrics show substantial improvements across platforms:

  • PC: 10-20% frames per second increase
  • Console (Fidelity Mode): 10% frame rate improvement
  • Console (Performance Mode): Up to 40% performance boost

Competitive Adjustments and Balance Changes

The Gridshield Backpack, previously offering complete protection, now reduces zone damage by 50%. Visual indicators for specialized equipment, such as cyberlimb charging status, received updates for improved clarity.

Player movement mechanics underwent modifications in preparation for ranked competition, though some community members on Discord report decreased movement speed. The developer included four pages of weapon and cyberlimb balance adjustments, indicating a substantial meta shift.

The title’s popularity surge in October led to it reaching the top position on Epic Games’ free-to-play PC rankings, surpassing established competitor Fortnite. This success followed viral social media coverage highlighting the game’s distinctive mechanics.

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