Moss Developer Polyarc Games Shutting Its Doors After 12 Years

Polyarc Games is shutting its doors after nearly 12 years of game development. The Seattle-based studio announced the closure on its LinkedIn page, stating that active development is winding down and its time together has come to an end.

The studio is best known for creating virtual reality puzzle games. Polyarc released its debut title, Moss, in 2018. It followed up with a sequel, Moss: Book II, in 2022. Most recently, the studio released Moss: The Forgotten Relic, which serves as a console remake of the two original virtual reality games.

The closure follows earlier financial difficulties at the company. In March, Polyarc underwent significant downsizing that resulted in 30 job cuts after the studio failed to secure funding for its next major project. As part of its closure announcement, the developer shared a recruitment spreadsheet containing contact details for the affected employees to help them find new roles at other studios.