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Snap Inc. has acquired select assets from Rec Room ahead of the social gaming platform’s June 1 shutdown, with some Rec Room staff joining Snap’s Specs Inc. to support AR eyewear initiatives. Terms weren’t disclosed, and there’s no indication Rec Room will be revived. Rec Room had over 150 million players, raised $294 million, and was valued at about $3.5 billion in 2021, but profitability proved elusive amid VR market headwinds.
Rec Room, the PS5/PS4 social game from Against Gravity, is being delisted and will go offline on June 1, 2026. Premium currency purchases and creator options will wind down in May, new accounts are no longer possible, and RR+ subscriptions will be extended to the shutdown date with refunds issued for 3-, 6-, or 12-month plans; the studio says profitability issues and broader VR market headwinds prevented a sustainable path despite the title attracting around 150 million players.
Apple Vision Pro, set to release on February 2 in the US, will offer a limited selection of AR/VR games due to the absence of tracked controllers. Confirmed games include Demeo, Game Room, Just Hoops, Rec Room, and Super Fruit Ninja, with the potential for more announcements in the future.