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Polyarc video game studio closure

Overview

Seattle-based video game developer Polyarc, known for the Moss virtual reality franchise, announced it is shutting down after nearly 12 years of operation. The studio officially ceased active development in September 2026.

In a farewell message, the company stated, “Bringing surprise and delight to those who played our games has been a privilege. Thank you to everyone at Polyarc, our work is now finished.”

To assist its approximately 29 displaced employees—including specialists in art, design, animation, and engineering—the studio has provided job resources and a reverse recruiting spreadsheet to help staff find new opportunities. The closure follows a period of volatility in the gaming industry, characterized by widespread layoffs and studio closures at major companies.

Entities

Polyarc · Seattle · Moss · Chris Alderson · Quill

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Polyarc shuts down after twelve years of development

    VR game developer Polyarc, creator of the Moss franchise, has announced it is shutting down after nearly twelve years of active development.

  2. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Polyarc, developer of the Moss VR series, shuts down after 12 years

    Seattle-based developer Polyarc, creator of the acclaimed VR Moss series, has shut down after nearly 12 years, providing a recruitment list to help its affected employees find new roles.

Sources

eurogamer.es · eurogamer.net · everyeye.it · games.mxdwn.com · gamesource.it · joystick.com.gr · multiplayer.it · orientation.it · pcgames.de · spaziogames.it · techgaming.it · time.news · videogameszone.de · world-today-journal.com · xboxdynasty.de