Moss: Book 2
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Moss developer Polyarc share that they're shutting down just two months after releasing a VR-less port of the beloved mousey adventure games
Polyarc, the developer behind the critically acclaimed VR adventure game Moss, has announced it is shutting down after nearly 12 years. The studio recently released a VR-less port of its original games, Moss: The Forgotten Relic, but it appears the game did not perform well enough to sustain the company.
Moss developer Polyarc shutting down
Polyarc, the developer behind the Moss series, is shutting down after nearly 12 years in operation. The company announced its closure on LinkedIn, citing the end of an era without specifying the exact reasons for the shutdown. Their latest release, Moss: The Forgotten Relic, which bundles Moss: Book 1 and Moss: Book 2, recently shipped on Nintendo Switch.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Is A Chance To Remedy My Biggest Gaming Regret
The author expresses regret for selling their PlayStation VR headset, having missed out on the critically acclaimed Moss games. Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a compilation of Moss and Moss: Book 2 reworked for consoles, offers a chance to experience these titles. A demo of Moss: Book 2 showcases its unique blend of puzzle-solving and combat mechanics, where the player acts as 'the Reader' guiding the mouse Quill through a storybook world.
It's Equally Exciting And Worrying That Some Of The Best VR Games Are Coming To Console
Polyarc 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.
Moss Developer Polyarc Games Announces Layoffs
Polyarc Games, the developer behind the VR title Moss, has announced significant layoffs due to funding issues stemming from a cancelled major project. The studio, founded by former Bungie and Rockstar employees, cited the difficult decision to reduce its workforce, thanking impacted employees for their contributions. This follows a trend of challenges within the gaming industry, with other studios like Epic Games and Eidos Montreal also facing difficulties.
