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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.
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.
Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainability profitable'
The VR chat and game platform Rec Room will shut down on June 1, 2026, ten years after its launch. Despite its popularity and a strong community, the developer was unable to achieve sustainable profitability due to overwhelming costs. The company previously laid off staff in August 2025, citing financial trajectory concerns.
Rec Room will be shutting down on June 1st
Developer Rec Room announced it will shut down its social and gaming platform Rec Room on June 1st, the game's 10th anniversary. Despite reaching over 150 million players, the company cited unsustainable costs and a difficult path to profitability in the current market as reasons for the closure. All first-party content will be discounted by 80% as a thank you to players.
Here's Another Major PS5, PS4 Game Getting Delisted Soon
The social game Rec Room will be delisted from the PlayStation Store on June 1, 2026, and will become unplayable as its servers are shut down. Developer Against Gravity cited a lack of profitability and challenges in the VR market as reasons for the decision. The game, which debuted on PSVR in 2017 and later became available on PS5 and PS4, has reached over 150 million players.
VR Social Game Rec Room Is Shutting Down on its 10th Anniversary: 'Our Costs Always Ended Up Overwhelming the Revenue We Brought In'
The virtual reality social game Rec Room will be shutting down on its 10th anniversary due to overwhelming costs. The developers cited that revenue consistently failed to cover operational expenses.
Unity looking to sell internal publishing label Supersonic
Unity is reportedly looking to sell its internal publishing label, Supersonic. The company believes divesting this business will help drive revenue growth.
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Epic Games has created a dedicated portal for recruiters following recent layoffs. Meanwhile, Unity reported growth in engine revenue while shutting down its IronSource ad network.
Fortnite Layoffs Included Dev With Terminal Brain Cancer
Epic Games recently laid off over 1,000 employees, including a programmer with terminal brain cancer whose family lost his life insurance. CEO Tim Sweeney has promised to resolve the insurance issue for the affected family. The company cited a downturn in Fortnite engagement and a need for cost savings as reasons for the extensive layoffs.
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Epic Games has implemented significant layoffs, signaling deeper issues within the broader video game industry. This move is seen as a symptom of larger economic and structural challenges affecting game development and publishing companies.
Former Half-Life 2 writer calls out Epic CEO Tim Sweeney over layoffs, says Valve boss Gabe Newell is "better" than him at making "as much money as possible," anyway
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek criticized Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney over recent layoffs, questioning employee motivation and comparing Epic's actions unfavorably to Valve's employee retention. Faliszek highlighted that Valve, despite operating Steam, has fewer employees than Epic and suggested Gabe Newell is more adept at generating profit while still fostering a positive work environment.
Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead
Epic Games has announced layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees, despite Fortnite remaining a highly successful live service game. The company also secured a $1.5 billion investment from Disney for a new entertainment universe. The layoffs have raised questions about accountability within the company, particularly concerning its acquisitions of Harmonix and Mediatonic.
Mario's New Adventure: Fun Ride, But Is It Worth the Sw... | TAG
This article covers multiple gaming news topics including a review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bellabel Park for the Switch 2, the release date and details for Pokemon Champions, Nintendo's decision to cut Switch 2 production, and updates on Crimson Desert, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. It also touches on McDonald's KPop Demon Hunters collaboration, a leak for PlayStation Plus Essential games, Square Enix's top publisher ranking, and warnings about Intel CPU benchmarks.
Icarus: Console Edition Review - Brutal Beginnings, Peaceful Survival | COGconnected
The review for Icarus: Console Edition highlights its brutal beginnings and peaceful survival elements on PC. The article also delves into Valve's business model, noting their significant revenue from Steam and Gabe Newell's intention to keep the company privately owned by the Newell family.
Self-Made Female Stars Who Built Their Careers from the Ground Up
Forbes' 2025 list of America's Richest Self-Made Women highlights female moguls who have built significant fortunes through various ventures. The list includes figures like Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna, showcasing the profitability of celebrity power combined with business acumen.
Balatro publisher Playstack has a 'hit ratio' of over 85 percent
Balatro publisher Playstack boasts a high success rate for its published titles. Meanwhile, two senior Xbox leaders, Lori Wright and Haiyan Zhang, have departed Microsoft, announcing their exits on LinkedIn.
Apple confirms ads are coming to Apple Maps
Apple has confirmed that advertisements will be integrated into Apple Maps through its new Apple Business platform. Businesses will be able to create ads that appear at the top of search results and in a new 'Suggested Places' section, starting this summer in the US and Canada. These ads will be clearly marked and designed to maintain user privacy, with data not being shared with third parties or collected by Apple.
Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees just weeks after raising Fortnite V-Buck prices 'to help pay the…
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader economic factors. CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the decision in a memo to staff, attributing the cuts to spending significantly more than the company is earning. This news follows a recent increase in Fortnite's V-Bucks prices.
Fortnite dalar – 1 000 får sparken från Epic
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to declining engagement and revenue from Fortnite. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the game costs significantly more to operate than it earns, necessitating major cost-cutting measures. The company plans to focus on improving Fortnite content and developing new tools, mentioning a potential shift to Unreal Engine 6.