Moss
News, coverage and analysis tracking Moss across the outlets.
Two Of The Best VR Games Are Ditching The Headset For A Switch 1 & 2 Summer ReleasePolyarc 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.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic announced for Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchPublisher 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.
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.
Dead by Daylight Studio Announces Layoffs in Mobile and External Development TeamsBehaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has announced layoffs primarily affecting its mobile and external development teams due to declining demand for such projects. This follows similar recent announcements from Iron Galaxy Studios, Polyarc Games, and Epic Games, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement and the need for significant cost savings.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation 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.
Moss Developer Polyarc Games Announces LayoffsPolyarc 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.
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.
VR developer Polyarc Games facing layoffs, unspecified number of employees affectedVR developer Polyarc Games has announced company-wide layoffs due to the cancellation of a major project and an inability to secure further funding. The studio, known for the adventure game Moss, stated that a significant reduction in staff was necessary. This situation reflects a broader trend of workforce reductions within the VR industry, with Meta also implementing cuts across its Reality Labs division.
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.