Reports suggest that Gunzilla's unpaid bills are becoming a major crisis for the studio behind Off The Grid and the revived Game Informer. New sources with knowledge of the company's dealings have told PC Gamer that payment failures are widespread. In one notable instance, an outstanding debt exceeds $100,000.

The Growing Scale of Gunzilla's Unpaid Bills

While CEO Vlad Korolev has downplayed these claims—stating in an X post that full-time employees have never faced delays longer than a week—the reality for contractors tells a different story. A significant portion of the studio's workforce is located in its Ukraine office, and many contractors in that region and elsewhere have reportedly gone without pay since 2025.

Even high-level roles appear to be subject to these payment struggles. Anna Savina, who served as the head of talent acquisition, was technically a contract worker despite her senior position. While Savina reported being paid in full after her employment ended earlier this month, her situation highlights the instability within the studio's workforce.

Legal Pressures and Corporate Debt

Further evidence of the crisis surrounding Gunzilla's unpaid bills can be seen in the company's mounting legal and corporate obligations:

  • A marketing company contracted in 2024 is owed more than $100,000 for services rendered; despite a formal letter of commitment promising payments through 2026, no funds have been received.
  • The Vertex Guild, an asset development studio, has filed a "winding-up petition" against Gunzilla's UK division to liquidate the company over unpaid debts.
  • HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) previously filed a petition against the company, which was only withdrawn in March 2026 after Gunzilla settled its bill with Future Plc.

The human cost of these financial failures is being felt by individual creators. Technical animator Akhil Chinnabathini reported going six months without pay, stating that the situation has caused immense anxiety for his family.

Similarly, lighting artist Marko Dijan noted that he has three outstanding invoices dating back to August 2025. Dijan also alleged that when he attempted to clarify his situation on social media, his comments were removed and he was blocked by the CEO.

We reached out to Gunzilla for comment, but did not receive a response prior to publication.