{"id":18631,"date":"2026-09-11T22:47:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T22:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/?p=18631"},"modified":"2026-09-11T22:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T22:47:35","slug":"moss-dev-polyarc-shutting-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techtrendfeed.com\/?p=18631","title":{"rendered":"Moss Dev Polyarc Shutting Down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Polyarc Video games, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Moss video games, has introduced it&#8217;s shutting down.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Seattle studio introduced it&#8217;s ceasing operations beginning right this moment, September 11, 2026, with a submit on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/polyarc-games_polyarc-reverse-recruiting-tracker-activity-7504247061073002496-_5y2?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAB1EMyoBPw-ooAWS0VWhp73sdzgRVsKEgs0\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>LinkedIn<\/u><\/a>. It is a shock announcement that may see the corporate shut its doorways after 12 years.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;After practically 12 years using the joyous rollercoaster of feelings that&#8217;s making video video games, our time collectively has come to an finish,&#8221; Polyarc mentioned. &#8220;As we wind down energetic improvement, we&#8217;re saying our farewells to one another.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-video\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;Working collectively over all of those years has been an honor. Bringing shock and delight to those that performed our video games has been a privilege. Thanks to everybody at Polyarc, our work is now completed. Polyarc has been house to distinctive builders throughout all disciplines.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The submit then signed off, encouraging sport builders on the lookout for expertise to rent members of its workforce. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/gAWXwrit\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>full checklist<\/u><\/a> shared with the message totals 29 names, together with artists, designers, animation consultants, engineers, and extra.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;Thanks to everybody who has been a part of this journey,&#8221; Polyarc signed off.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"\/><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Moss: The Forgotten Relic Screenshots<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Polyarc developed and revealed its first title, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/moss\"><u>Moss VR<\/u><\/a>, in 2018. An action-adventure puzzle sport starring a small mouse named Quill, the sport was well-received by critics and followers alike. IGN gave it an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2018\/03\/03\/moss-review\"><u>8.5\/10<\/u><\/a> upon its launch, saying, &#8220;Quill and her fantastical world of Moss are immediately likable. This storybook action-adventure makes stellar use of VR.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We additionally discovered 2022&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/moss-book-ii\"><u>Moss: E book 2<\/u><\/a> to be discovered equally gratifying. In our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/moss-book-2-review\"><u>8\/10 assessment<\/u><\/a>, we mentioned it &#8220;builds upon its predecessor properly with a charming world and entertaining platforming, let down primarily by the PSVR\u2019s ageing tech.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In 2023, Polyarc launched <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/glassbreakers-champions-of-moss\"><u>Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss<\/u><\/a>, a extra tactical tackle the collection. A non-VR model of each Moss and its sequel, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/moss-the-forgotten-relic\"><u>Moss: The Forgotten Relic<\/u><\/a>, was launched simply two months in the past in July 2026. It additionally acquired an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/moss-the-forgotten-relic-review\"><u>8\/10 from IGN<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an extremely charming fairy story, and other than a few minor points, it is a very clean remake that doesn\u2019t really feel compromised by breaking freed from its VR-exclusive origins,&#8221; we mentioned on the time.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Polyarc is, sadly, removed from the primary studio closure in 2026. PlayStation&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/playstation-shuts-down-demons-souls-shadow-of-the-colossus-remake-studio-bluepoint-games\">Bluepoint Video games<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/playstation-reportedly-shuts-down-another-first-party-partner-studio\">Darkish Outlaw Video games<\/a> have been each shut down earlier this 12 months. Ubisoft introduced it was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/ubisoft-closing-2-more-studios-amid-further-cuts-and-job-losses\">closing a few of its studios<\/a> in June. The checklist goes on, with Netflix additionally shuttering Oxenfree developer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/night-school-staff-speak-out-after-netflix-shuts-down-developer-following-top-tier-launch-of-unhinged\">Night time Faculty<\/a> simply final month. GreedFall developer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/greedfall-developer-is-shutting-down\">Spiders<\/a> shut down in April. Microsoft <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-most-significant-restructure-in-xbox-history-live-report\">introduced plans to chop 3,200 workers<\/a> in July.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img alt=\"Michael Cripe Avatar\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/person\/MikeCripe\"><\/p>\n<p>Michael Cripe<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Freelance Author<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Michael Cripe is a contract author with IGN. He is greatest identified for his work at websites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. You should definitely give him a comply with on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<p><\/output><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polyarc Video games, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Moss video games, has introduced it&#8217;s shutting down. The Seattle studio introduced it&#8217;s ceasing operations beginning right this moment, September 11, 2026, with a submit on LinkedIn. 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