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Gaming Bolt

Moss: The Forgotten Relic Interview – Player Feedback, Gameplay Pacing, Development Challenges, And More

Polyarc co-founder Danny Bulla discusses the successful transition of Moss: The Forgotten Relic from VR to PC and consoles, highlighting the preservation of the emotional connection between the player and the character Quill. The interview also touches on player reception, the challenges of adapting VR experiences to traditional displays, and the collaboration with Blackbird Interactive on development.

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XBOX

Indie Selects for August 2026: Adventure is Calling This Summer

Microsoft's ID@Xbox team has highlighted six indie games available in August, including "Deer & Boy," "Hell Clock," "D-topia," "Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit," "Backrooms: Escape Together," and "Moss: The Forgotten Relic." These titles span various genres from narrative adventures and roguelites to puzzle games and co-op horror, offering diverse experiences for players on Xbox platforms.

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Gaming Bolt

Moss: The Forgotten Relic Review – The Mouse is in the House

Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings the acclaimed VR puzzle-platformer series to consoles and PC, allowing players to guide the mouse Quill as "The Reader." While the transition from VR to a fixed third-person camera results in some loss of immersion and occasional design compromises, the game retains its emotional storytelling, engaging puzzles, and charming presentation. This package includes both Moss: Book I and Moss: Book II, offering a memorable experience for a wider audience.

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Nintendo Everything

Moss: The Forgotten Relic launch trailer – reimagined adaptation of the storybook saga on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Polyarc has released the final trailer for Moss: The Forgotten Relic, an adaptation of their storybook saga, now available on Nintendo Switch and PC. This title combines exploration, environmental puzzles, combat, and a unique dual perspective, allowing players to bond with the hero Quill. The game includes Moss, Moss: Book II, and the Twilight Garden DLC, featuring modernized visuals and new cinematic cutscenes.

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The Box Hub

After Winning Hearts In VR, Moss: The Forgotten Relic Reaches PC And Console

Moss: The Forgotten Relic, originally a PlayStation VR exclusive, has now been released on PC and consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This definitive edition bundles the complete saga, including Moss, Moss: Book II, and the Twilight Garden DLC, with updated visuals and controller support for non-VR players.

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Games Press

Fabled Mouse Adventure Moss: The Forgotten Relic Launches on PC and Consoles

Polyarc has released Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a reimagined adaptation of its storybook saga, on PC and multiple consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This title combines the original Moss and Moss: Book II into a single, enhanced experience featuring modernized visuals and new cinematics. The game is available for $19.99 and includes elements of exploration, environmental puzzles, combat, and a unique dual perspective gameplay.

Playstation US

Moss: The Forgotten Relic launches on PS5 tomorrow

Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a reimagined collection of the Moss series including Moss, Moss: Book II, and the Twilight Garden expansion, is launching on PlayStation 5 tomorrow, July 16. This version offers enhanced visuals and modernized presentation without requiring a VR headset, allowing players to experience the adventure of Quill and the 'Reader' in a new light.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

This week in PC games: vert-ramping trains, a retold murder mystery, and Cthulhu’s new gig as an AI Director

This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi action-roguelike Ascend to Zero, the crime scene investigation sim Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, and the Survivorslike Soulforge Lost Path. Other notable titles are the AI society puzzle game D-Topia, the VN remake The Incident at Galley House, and the cooking horror game Happy's Humble Burger Cult. The week also sees the launch of Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a flat-screen version of the VR games Moss and Moss: Book II, and the early access release of the survival game Frozen Ship.

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Gaming On Linux

Moss: The Forgotten Relic gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a new puzzle-platforming adventure combining the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II, has achieved Steam Deck Verified status ahead of its July release. The game features a narrative-driven journey with environmental puzzles, combat against arcane creatures, and an optional 'skip combat' feature. It will be available on PC and consoles, with modernized visuals and new cinematic cutscenes.

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FZ.se

Båda Moss-spelen slås ihop och släpps till platta skärmar

Polyarc announced that Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a collection including the first Moss game and Moss: Book II, will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch this summer. This new version will be playable on traditional flat screens, removing the VR requirement for the entire collection.

The Sixth Axis

Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings the mousey VR saga to flatscreen consoles and PC

Polyarc has announced that the VR puzzle platformer Moss and its sequel Moss: Book II, along with the Twilight Garden DLC, will be released as a collection called Moss: The Forgotten Relic for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch this summer. This release adapts the games for flatscreen play, moving away from VR to reach a wider audience as the VR market becomes more niche.

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Gaming Instincts

Moss: The Forgotten Relic Announced for PC And Consoles

Developer Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a new installment that combines the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II into a single, enhanced adventure. The game will launch this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring reimagined visuals and new cutscenes.

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Playstation Lifestyle

Beloved PS4 Adventure Games Coming to PS5 in Summer 2026

Polyarc announced that the adventure game series Moss, comprising Moss and Moss: Book II, will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC as Moss: The Forgotten Relic in Summer 2026. While enhanced for current platforms with new cutscenes and accessibility options, the collection will not feature PlayStation VR2 compatibility.

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Engadget

The cute VR platformer Moss and its sequel are heading to consoles

The VR platformer Moss and its sequel, Moss: Book II, are being released as a bundle for consoles this summer. This collection will include both games and some additional downloadable content.

Console Creatures

Moss: The Forgotten Relic, A Packaged Non-VR Version of the First Two Moss Games Has Been Announced, Launching This Summer | Console Creatures

Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a compilation that retells the story of the original Moss and Moss: Book II for PC and consoles. This non-VR version will launch this summer with enhanced visuals, new cutscenes, and accessibility options like 'Skip Combat'.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a shinier, VR-less fusion of the two beloved puzzle platformers that's out this summer

Polyarc is releasing Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a VR-less version of the Moss series that combines Moss and Moss: Book II into a single adventure for PC. This new version features enhanced visuals, a "Smart Follow Camera" system, new handcraft cutscenes, and includes the Twilight Garden DLC with an option to skip combat.

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Nintendo Life

Two Of The Best VR Games Are Ditching The Headset For A Switch 1 & 2 Summer Release

Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a VR-free package combining the acclaimed puzzle platformers Moss and Moss: Book II. The collection will launch on Nintendo Switch in summer, featuring enhanced visuals, new cutscenes, all DLC, and an option to skip combat. This release marks the first time the games will be available on PC and consoles without a VR headset.

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Nintendo Everything

Moss: The Forgotten Relic announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Publisher Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a collection of its virtual reality titles Moss and Moss: Book II, for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Launching this summer, the game will feature enhanced visuals, new cutscenes, a "Smart Follow" camera system, and an optional "Skip Combat" accessibility feature.

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Playstation

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads

PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.

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Push Square

As PSVR2 Dies a Slow Death, One of Its Best Devs Confirms Mass Layoffs

Polyarc, 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.

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