Ethan Crossfield 
Polyarc is shutting down after almost 12 years in operation, bringing the studio behind the acclaimed Moss series to an end. Players who want to follow Polyarc’s work can still explore its three released Moss adventures, including the recently launched non-VR title Moss: The Forgotten Relic. However, the studio’s announcement makes clear that active development is winding down and no further Polyarc projects should be expected from the existing team.
What changed at Polyarc?
Polyarc announced through its official LinkedIn profile that its time as a studio has come to an end. The message described the closing as the conclusion of nearly 12 years spent making games and confirmed that active development is being wound down. It also thanked the people who worked at the company and the players who experienced its games.
Alongside the announcement, Polyarc shared a reverse recruiting spreadsheet containing contact information for employees. That gives departing team members a way to connect with potential employers as they move on from the studio.
Which Moss games are available to play?
Polyarc first made its name with Moss, an action-adventure puzzle game released in 2018. The game became one of the better-received VR releases of its period and introduced players to the miniature hero at the center of the series.
Moss: Book II followed in 2022, expanding the series with another adventure. In July, Polyarc released Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a non-VR game that combines both Moss adventures into one title. Readers deciding where to start can therefore choose the original VR-focused experiences or try The Forgotten Relic as a non-VR option.
What comes next for players and staff?
The announcement does not outline another game, a future project, or plans for Polyarc to continue under a different name. Based on the studio’s statement, its released Moss games are now the main way for players to experience its work.
The closure also arrives during a difficult year for game development. The source identifies 2026 closures involving Night School Studio, Ivy Road, Ubisoft’s Halifax studio, and Bluepoint Games. Polyarc’s shutdown adds another recognized name to that broader list of studio closures, while the reverse recruiting document points to the immediate need for its former employees to find new opportunities.
What players should know
- Polyarc is closing after nearly 12 years.
- Active development at the studio is being wound down.
- Moss launched in 2018, followed by Moss: Book II in 2022.
- Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a non-VR adventure combining both Moss games.
- Polyarc shared employee contact information through a reverse recruiting spreadsheet.
Expert View
Polyarc’s closure is a significant loss for a studio that helped establish Moss as a standout VR game series. The available information does not suggest an unannounced continuation, so players should treat Moss: The Forgotten Relic as the latest finished chapter rather than the start of a new development cycle. Its catalog remains worth exploring, but the company’s future work is no longer something to wait for.
