Another VR game studio has just closed, and it made one of the format's most acclaimed series

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1. 2d ago

   VR Studio Polyarc Shuts Down

   Polyarc, the developer behind the acclaimed Moss VR series, has closed its doors. The studio announced the shutdown after nearly 12 years in the video game industry. This closure follows the release of non-VR ports of their mouse-themed adventure games by two months. Polyarc is known for titles including Moss: The Forgotten Relic and Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss.

   Why it matters

   The closure marks the end of one of the most respected studios in the virtual reality space. Polyarc focused on creating immersive experiences that pushed the boundaries of the format. The recent pivot to VR-less ports suggests an attempt to reach a wider audience before the studio ceased operations.

   What is confirmed

   • Polyarc has shut down.
   • The studio developed the Moss VR series.
   • Polyarc created Moss: The Forgotten Relic and Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss.
   • The company operated for nearly 12 years.
   • The closure occurred two months after the studio released VR-less ports of its games.

   What to watch next

   • Statements from platform holders regarding the future support of Moss titles
   • News of potential acquisitions of Polyarc's intellectual property
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. Engadget — Moss Developer Polyarc Has Closed
   2. uploadvr.com — Moss VR Developer Polyarc Games Has Shut Down
   3. Game Informer — Moss Developer Polyarc Is Shutting Down
   4. worthplaying.com — 'Moss: The Forgotten Relic' And 'Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss' Developer Polyarc Is Shutting Down
   5. Eurogamer.net — Another VR game studio has just closed, and it made one of the format's most acclaimed series
   6. www.rockpapershotgun.com — Moss developer Polyarc share that they're shutting down just two months after releasing a VR-less port of the beloved mousey adventure games
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