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The Seattle-based developer shared the news on LinkedIn, announcing its decision to “wind down active development.”

Polyarc, the developer behind virtual reality games Moss and Moss: Book II, has closed, according to a new post on the studio’s LinkedIn page. Based on a reverse recruiting sheet shared alongside the announcement, at least 29 members of the studio’s staff are now looking for work.

Polyarc, the developer best known for the acclaimed Moss series of VR and console games, has announced its closing its doors. This marks the end of the studio’s almost 12-year run.

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For many players, this will be their very first venture into the world of Moss. For others, it’s a chance to return to a place that has stayed with them long after the credits rolled. Either way, we’re incredibly excited to finally share our handcrafted adventure, Moss: The Forgotten Relic with everyone.

Moss and its sequel Moss: Book II released exclusively for VR platforms in 2018 and 2022, respectively. Moss: The Forgotten Relic combines both these titles in a single package, and re-works them for non-VR displays. While the transition isn’t without its drawbacks, most of what makes both titles as charming as they are survives the…

Moss: The Forgotten Relic launched today across Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam — ending eight years as a VR exclusive and making Quill the mouse accessible to the broadest audience the franchise has ever reached, no headset required. Polyarc’s launch announcement confirms all platforms went live…