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Moss VR developer Polyarc closes after 12 years

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Polyarc, the acclaimed developer behind the virtual reality games Moss and Moss: Book II, has officially closed its doors after nearly 12 years in operation. The studio, known for its innovative VR experiences and its protagonist Quill, faced challenges in securing funding for new projects, exacerbated by Meta's strategic shift away from VR towards AI. Despite the closure, Polyarc's games remain available for purchase across various VR platforms, including PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, SteamVR, Pico, and notably, Apple Vision Pro. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on the AI industry, primarily affecting the VR gaming sector.

RANK_REASON Closure of a game studio, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Moss VR developer Polyarc closes after 12 years

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    Moss developer Polyarc has closed

    The studio produced some early hits for the PSVR and Oculus Quest.

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