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Studio Behind Critically
WorldStudio Closure
Polyarc released Moss, a puzzle fantasy adventure, for PlayStation VR in 2018, which received critical acclaim and numerous award nominations.
Despite its success, the studio is ceasing operations after nearly 12 years of developing video games.
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Key Takeaways
- Polyarc is shutting down after 12 years
- Moss was a critically-acclaimed PSVR game
- The game was released in 2018
- The studio developed a sequel and a non-VR adaptation
- Polyarc's closure comes after nearly 12 years of game development
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Expected Outcomes
- The closure of Polyarc may impact the development of future VR games
Why It Matters
The loss of a studio that developed a critically-acclaimed VR game may affect the growth of the VR gaming industry
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- 19h agoKotaku: Moss was one of the first standout games for PlayStation's virtual reality headset
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