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Perfect Ten: The online game sunsets of 2026 to date
This article lists ten online games, primarily MMORPGs, that have experienced significant end-of-life milestones or full sunsets in 2026. It highlights titles like Occupy White Walls, Destiny 2, and Horizon Worlds, discussing their unique aspects, reasons for closure, and the broader implications for the gaming industry, particularly concerning business models and player engagement.
ToxMod vs GGWP: Which AI Moderation Tool Is Actually Better? (2026) | TAG
This analysis compares ToxMod by Modulate and GGWP, two leading AI moderation tools for the gaming industry. ToxMod specializes in real-time voice chat analysis, significantly reducing toxicity in games like Call of Duty. GGWP offers a broader platform, focusing on reputation scoring across text, voice, and gameplay behavior to influence matchmaking. While not direct competitors, both tools represent significant advancements over previous moderation methods, with ToxMod excelling in voice and GGWP offering a more comprehensive community management solution, especially with its integration via Unity Vivox for smaller studios.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
These 6+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in May and June
Several PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games are scheduled for delisting or have their online services disabled in May and June. Titles affected include Pinball FX3, Rec Room, Battlefield Hardline, Pinball FX, Pinball M, and Horizon Chase Turbo. Some games will be hidden from the PlayStation Store, while others will see in-game purchases or online functionality removed.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility
Valve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
MMO Week in Review: Queen Devona
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Guild Wars Reforged, layoffs at MechWarrior studio Piranha Games, and a potential acquisition of Epic Games by Disney. The article also touches on political discussions surrounding game shutdowns in Europe and new early access dates for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.
Something for the Easter Weekend – 04/04/26
This week's gaming news includes updates on Elder Scrolls Online Season 0, the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featuring Gears of War: E-Day, and early access releases for games like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Reviews covered Darwin’s Paradox, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and The Division: Resurgence, with comparisons made to its mobile counterpart.
Tickets go on sale for consumer event IGN Live 2026, returning to LA on 6 June
IGN Entertainment is hosting IGN Live 2026 in Los Angeles on June 6-7, featuring game reveals, trailers, and playable titles like Gothic Remake. Separately, the social VR platform Rec Room, developed by Rec Room Inc., will shut down on June 1, 2026, due to profitability challenges. The article also mentions industry participants like Xbox, Sega, Ubisoft, and 2K Games, and celebrity guests including voice actors and the cast of Critical Role.
Social VR Platform Rec Room Is Shutting Down by the End of This Quarter
Social VR platform Rec Room will permanently shut down on June 1st, 2026, after 10 years of operation. Despite reaching 150 million players, the developers at Against Gravity cited that the platform was never sustainably profitable. New account creations and subscriptions are no longer available, and creators will stop earning tokens after May 18th.
VR platform Rec Room to shut down in June 2026
Social VR platform Rec Room will shut down on June 1, 2026, due to unsustainable profitability. Developer Rec Room Inc. cited overwhelming costs and a challenging VR market as reasons for the closure. Services, including account logins and content creation, will cease on that date.
Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'
The VR chat and game platform Rec Room will be shutting down on June 1, 2026, exactly ten years after its initial launch. The closure is attributed to the platform's failure to achieve sustainable profitability.
Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'
Rec Room is shutting down on PC and consoles due to its inability to achieve sustainable profitability. The developers cited that porting the game to platforms like PlayStation VR2 was not economically viable, despite the game's popularity. This decision raises concerns about the sales performance of the PlayStation VR2 and Sony's support for VR development.
Virtual Reality Check
Rec Room, a 10-year-old social virtual reality game, is reportedly shutting down. The article does not specify a reason or a shutdown date for the popular VR title.
Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down
Rec Room, a social VR game inspired by Roblox, will shut down on June 1 after a decade of operation due to profitability challenges. Despite attracting 150 million players, developers could not find a sustainable business model. Some features will be temporarily free, and users can download room assets. Snap has acquired some Rec Room assets and employees.
VR multiplayer sandbox Rec Room is shutting down on June 1
Rec Room Inc. has announced that its VR multiplayer sandbox game, Rec Room, will be shutting down on June 1st after a decade of operation. Despite efforts including paid user-generated content and AI tools, the game failed to reach profitability. Developers will allow players and creators to download their data, with room data available in formats for potential recreation in standalone setups.
VR Hit Rec Room Shutting Down Because It's Not "Sustainably Profitable"
Rec Room, a popular virtual reality game, will be shutting down on June 1st due to a lack of sustainable profitability. Developers cited increasing maintenance costs and a recent shift in the VR market as reasons for the closure. Existing accounts can still play until the shutdown date, and players are being offered discounts and the ability to download their creations.
Popular PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game Shutting Down After 10 Years
Rec Room, a popular free multiplayer social hub game launched in 2016, will shut down on June 1, 2026, on all platforms including PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Developer Rec Room Inc. cited an inability to achieve profitability due to overwhelming costs and broader headwinds in the gaming market, particularly the VR sector. New account creation has ceased, and existing Rec Room+ memberships will be extended until the closure date.
Virtual hangout game Rec Room is shutting down in June
The virtual hangout game Rec Room will be shutting down on June 1st, 2026, due to profitability challenges. Despite reaching over 150 million players and having millions of monthly active users, the developers struggled to make the business sustainable. The decision was made to wind down operations thoughtfully.
