Off The Grid Playtest is Available Today!

We are thrilled to invite Xbox Insiders on Xbox Series X consoles to join Off The Grid – Pioneers starting today. But wait, don’t chop your arms and legs off yet. There are a few things for you to know before jumping into the action. Read on for full details on how to get your free ticket to Teardrop Island.

About the Game:

Dive into the most extreme Battle Royale ever created! Three global gaming companies have set aside their differences to develop the ultimate adrenaline rush for pro gamers on a dystopian tropical island scarred by a history of corporate warfare. 

With a seamless blend of PvP and PvE elements, this cyberpunk Battle Royale envisioned by Neill Blomkamp (District 9) will set a new standard for the genre. 

Experience the Off The Grid: Pioneers as we release our first locations, weapons, limbs and game modes and prepare yourself for an immersive narrative campaign on Teardrop Island while simultaneously surviving a Battle Royale — no problem for an elite gamer such as yourself, right?

Build your ultimate character by extracting high-value gear from the Island and empower them  with unique abilities by modifying your body with cybernetic limbs during the gameplay session. 

If you want to learn more, please visit the Off The Grid Official Website.

Key Features:

Cyberlimbs
During play, players can loot unique cyberlimbs, granting powerful abilities to aid in combat. But here’s the kicker, you can swap limbs anytime during the game to adapt your playstyle. You can even shoot them off and steal them from your opponents. Unique abilities include toxic gas, trip mines, increased running speed, auto-missiles, jetpack jumps & much more.

Teardrop
Welcome to the star of the show and the centerpiece of everything the game is about. Teardrop Island. Players will be able to explore the following regions.

• The sandy shores of OCIO
• The urban neighborhood of Little Kyiv
• The construction sites and cranes of Stork City
• The lush greenery of the Marshlands
• The desalination plants of Saltie

Customization
Off The Grid provides a wide range of weapon and attachment customization options. It also offers up to 3 free loadout slots to accommodate your unique preferences and playstyles.

How to Participate:

1. Sign-in on your Xbox Series X console and launch the Xbox Insider Hub app (or install the Xbox Insider Hub from the Store first if necessary)
2. Navigate to Previews > Off The Grid – Pioneers
3. Select Join
4. Wait for the registration to complete and be directed to the Store and install Off The Grid – Pioneers

NOTE: Matchmaking is available daily from 6PM CEST (9AM PT / 12PM ET) to 2AM CEST (5PM PT / 8PM ET)

NOTE: Limited space is available and offered first-come first-served.

NOTE: This playtest is only available on Xbox Series X consoles.

NOTE: This playtest is only available for Xbox Insiders in the regions below.

• Austria
• Belgium
• Canada
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Hungary
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Mexico
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Saudi Arabia
• Slovakia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• The Netherlands
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States

How to Provide Feedback:

Jumping into the playtest means you’re stepping into a version of Off The Grid that is still evolving. You might run into the occasional bug or see something that’s not quite finished – and we welcome all the feedback you’ll send our way about your experience. Our teams will continue packing in features and improvements to craft the most exciting and innovative battle royale ever!

If you experience any issues while playing Off The Grid, don’t forget to use “Report a problem” so we can investigate:

• Hold down the home button on your Xbox controller.
• Select Report a problem.
• Select the Games category and Off The Grid – Pioneers subcategory.
• Fill out the form with the appropriate details to help our investigation.

The Community:

Want to join the conversations with the Off The Grid community and share your experience? Join us on any of our social channels: X/Twitter || Instagram || Tiktok || Discord

Other resources:

For more information: follow us on X/Twitter at @XboxInsider and this blog for announcements and more. And feel free to interact with the community on the Xbox Insider SubReddit.