Seattle VR Studio Polyarc, Creator of ‘Moss’ Series, Closes Down After Almost 12 Years
The studio behind Moss and Moss: Book II said at least 29 staff members are now looking for work as it winds down active development.
- Polyarc, the developer behind the Moss series, has closed after nearly 12 years. The studio announced the news via LinkedIn, stating, "Our time together has come to an end."
- At least 29 staff members are seeking new employment following the closure. The shutdown follows broader challenges in the VR ecosystem that made securing funding for new projects increasingly difficult.
- Early successes for PlayStation VR and Oculus Quest included the Moss series and the Apple Vision Pro strategy title Glassbreakers. The studio maintained a reliable catalog across multiple VR platforms.
- In May 2026, Polyarc attempted to reach non-VR audiences by releasing Moss: The Forgotten Relic. Sales figures were ultimately insufficient to keep the studio operating.
- Meta's pivot toward AI products at the start of this year has compounded difficulties for developers. The company shuttered several VR studios, further limiting game funding for independents like Polyarc.
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Seattle VR studio Polyarc, creator of ‘Moss’ series, closes down after almost 12 years
(Polyarc games press image) The Seattle-based video game developer behind the award-winning virtual reality adventure Moss has closed its doors. The announcement was made via Polyarc Games’ LinkedIn page on Friday afternoon. No specific reason was offered for the studio’s closure. “After nearly 12 years riding the joyous rollercoaster of emotions that is making video games, our time together has come to an end,” wrote an unnamed Polyarc represen…
Moss developer Polyarc has surprisingly announced its closure after almost twelve years. Bye-bye is the studio with an important call to other companies in the gaming industry.
Polyarc, known for being creators of Moss, sends a message to the players announcing its closure after almost 12 years: "Thanks to everyone who was part of this trip".
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