The Roblox-like VR title Rec Room is shutting down after operating for a decade. The free-to-play social game is closing its doors because the developers "never quite figured out" how to make it ...

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Rec Room is a VR hub where gamers from across the world can play with one another or with their friends, hang out, explore millions of player-created rooms and customize their avatars. The platform ...

It's the end of an era for those gamers who loved to hang out in the virtual reality multiplayer game Rec Room. On March 30, 2026, developers posted an update on blog.recroom.com announcing that the ...

SEATTLE — Rec Room, the social gaming platform that drew more than 150 million players over a decade of operation, announced Monday it will permanently shut down on June 1. The company said it could ...

Rec Room is shutting down in June after a decade of service. The free-to-play social game offered both VR and non-VR options and allowed users to create their own spaces and games that others could ...

The platform reached more than 150m players globally but failed to generate enough revenue to cover operating costs. Players will lose access to the game and all online services once servers go ...

Rec Room — the virtual reality social club where you play games, hang out in the locker room, customize your appearance, and party with friends — is shutting down on its 10th anniversary. Despite ...

Rec Room's sudden exit follows years of stagnation and heavy layoffs, leaving the future of its staff and technology unclear. / recroom.com On 1st June, the Seattle-based social gaming firm Rec Room ...

Players logged a cumulative 68,000 years inside Rec Room over its decade-long run, but costs always outpaced revenue. Rec Room Rec Room, the social gaming platform once valued at $3.5 billion (£2.7 ...