Rec Room developer announces shutdown of virtual reality game

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•Rec Room is a virtual reality social game with a dedicated user base.
•The shutdown announcement was made by the game's developer on March 31, 2026.
•Fans reacted emotionally to the news, describing their feelings as 'shattered'.
•The developer indicated the closure is part of a significant future plan for their company.

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▸If the developer launches a new virtual reality project after Rec Room's closure former Rec Room users may migrate to the new platform, influencing its success

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REGIONALHindustan Times - WorldWhy is Rec Room shutting down? Developer makes big future call as fans mourn; ‘Shattered...’

The developer of Rec Room, a popular virtual reality social game, has announced that the game will be shutting down. Fans of the game have expressed disappointment and sadness over the closure. The developer cited a major decision about the future direction of their projects as the reason for ending Rec Room's service.

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