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Moss studio Polyarc shuts down, becoming the latest casualty of a brutal year for VR
Polyarc, the studio behind the acclaimed VR series Moss, has shut down after nearly 12 years in operation. This closure marks the latest casualty in a difficult year for the virtual reality development sector, with Meta and nDreams also implementing significant layoffs and studio closures.
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The founder of nDreams has launched a new studio named Atmospheric. This new venture aims to create original intellectual property across both video games and music.
nDreams co-founder launches indie game and music studio Atmospheric
Former nDreams CEO and co-founder Patrick O'Luanaigh has launched a new independent entertainment company named Atmospheric. The studio, based in Woking, UK, will focus on creating original franchises that blend video games and music production, utilizing a purpose-built facility that houses both a professional recording studio and a game development environment. Atmospheric plans to reveal more about its initial projects later this year.
nDreams founder launches new studio Atmospheric to create "original IP across games and music"
Patrick O'Luanaigh, founder of VR studio nDreams, has launched a new independent entertainment company called Atmospheric. The studio aims to create original intellectual property across games and music, exploring innovative ways to integrate audio and narrative into immersive worlds. O'Luanaigh, who stepped down as CEO of nDreams in May 2025, is currently the sole employee and is self-funding the venture, with plans to seek a publishing partner next year.
Alex Oxspring and The Stupendium found new studio Stupendium Softworks
Game designer Alex Oxspring and musician The Stupendium have launched a new studio named Stupendium Softworks. Their first project is an unnamed first-person survival horror game, with a commitment to sustainable development practices and avoiding AI tools. Both Oxspring and The Stupendium have prior collaborative experience on titles like OnlyCans: Thirst Date and Polyarmory: High Calibre Love.
Industry veteran and YouTube musician launch new indie studio, Stupendium Softworks
Industry veteran Alex Oxspring and musician The Stupendium have launched a new UK-based indie studio, Stupendium Softworks. The studio is committed to sustainable development practices and will not use generative AI in its games. Their first title is a first-person horror survival game.
Oh My Galaxy! Launches on Meta Quest
nDreams has released its mixed reality and VR puzzle game, Oh My Galaxy!, on Meta Quest platforms. The game tasks players with launching asteroids to defeat alien invaders across over 100 stages, utilizing hand tracking or controllers. Oh My Galaxy! is available for $9.99/£7.99.
VR specialist nDreams proposes layoffs and two studio closures
VR specialist nDreams has proposed layoffs and the closure of two studios. Separately, MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy, founded by Leslie Benzies, announced its second round of job cuts in eight months, alleging corporate sabotage.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026
Battlefield 6 was named UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Game Awards 2026, also taking home best PC game. The ceremony also saw four industry veterans inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold. Other winners included Atomfall for best console game and PowerWash Simulator for best mobile game.
Fortnite leaker actually worked for Epic Games, according to new lawsuit
Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against former contractor Hayden Cohen, who allegedly leaked confidential and unannounced Fortnite content. Cohen, who worked as an associate producer, is accused of violating a non-disclosure agreement by sharing details about upcoming collaborations on social media. Epic Games is seeking damages for trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract.
New VR publisher launched to help devs innovate and survive until VR's "true breakout moment" arrives
Kevin Joyce has launched Evolution Publishing to support indie VR studios navigating the current market and aiming for virtual reality's eventual mainstream adoption. Despite recent challenges like Meta's strategic shifts and studio closures, Joyce believes the long-term outlook for VR is positive, emphasizing the need for innovative developers and improved comfort and usability in VR hardware.
nDreams announces restructuring with "significant" staff reduction, two studios closed
VR developer nDreams has announced a significant restructuring, including the closure of its Brighton-based Near Light studio and the Compass team, resulting in 78 jobs being at risk. The company's CEO, Tom Gillo, cited challenging market conditions for the painful decision, aiming to focus on the Elevation studio and XR R&D. This news follows similar reductions in VR investment from companies like Meta.
VR specialist nDreams proposes significant layoffs and two studio closures
VR studio nDreams has proposed a significant restructuring plan that includes the closure of two internal studios, Near Light and Compass, and puts 78 employees at risk of redundancy. The company cited challenging market conditions in the VR games sector as the reason for these necessary changes to ensure future viability. CEO Tim Gillo expressed his belief in the VR medium despite the commercial difficulties.
