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It's Equally Exciting And Worrying That Some Of The Best VR Games Are Coming To ConsolePolyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a compilation of the Moss VR games, will be released for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles this summer. This release highlights the trend of VR-exclusive titles being ported to flatscreen platforms, a move seen as both an opportunity for wider accessibility and a sign of the current struggles within the VR gaming industry.
Another Highly Regarded PSVR2 Dev on the Brink After Mass LayoffsVirtual reality studio Survios has reportedly laid off most of its staff, with reports suggesting the company will be "essentially shuttered." The studio, known for PlayStation VR2 titles like Alien: Rogue Incursion and CREED: Rise to Glory, follows similar mass layoffs at Polyarc. This news impacts the potential for future installments in its franchises.
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46Several game development studios have announced layoffs and closures, including Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal and Ivy Road. Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio, Unbound Inc., with Shift Up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is performing well at the box office, while Nintendo's patent for a sub-character combat mechanic has been rejected. Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability issues, and VR developer Polyarc has also made layoffs.
As PSVR2 Dies a Slow Death, One of Its Best Devs Confirms Mass LayoffsPolyarc, the developer behind the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II, has confirmed significant layoffs due to funding troubles and a project cancellation. This news follows a trend of industry-wide job cuts, particularly impacting the VR development scene, with Sony's PlayStation VR2 receiving limited support post-launch.
Moss developer Polyarc is laying off staffVirtual Reality developer Polyarc, known for the Moss series, has announced an unspecified number of layoffs. The company cited the cancellation of a major project and an inability to secure further funding as the reasons for the significant reduction in staff. Polyarc expressed gratitude to the impacted employees for their contributions.
Roblox rival and Deus Ex dev the latest to be hit by video game layoffsThe video game industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, with major companies like Epic Games and Eidos-Montréal reducing their workforces. Even successful titles like Fortnite are not immune, as Epic Games let go of 1,000 employees. Several studios, including Rec Room and Ivy Road, are shutting down entirely due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, particularly in VR.