Polyarc, the creators of the Moss franchise, have announced that it is shutting down. It is currently unknown why the studio is shutting down.
In a message, it stated the following:
Today is the end of an era for Polyarc.
After nearly 12 years riding the joyous rollercoaster of emotions that is making video games, our time together has come to an end. As we wind down active development, we are saying our farewells to each other.
Working together over all of these years has been an honor. Bringing surprise and delight to those who played our games has been a privilege. Thank you to everyone at Polyarc, our work is now finished.
Polyarc has been home to exceptional developers across all disciplines. If you are hiring, please see the link below.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.
Polyarc recently released Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a new entry in the Moss series. It is the first, and seemingly last, entry in the franchise that Polyarc did not design specifically for VR headsets. It is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The Steam page describes Moss: The Forgotten Relic as follows:
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.
Traverse a fallen kingdom, solve environmental puzzles woven into the landscape, and embark on a timeless adventure…
Venture through a mythic land marked by the ruins of a ancient realm slowly being reclaimed by an enduring and untamed nature.
Form a powerful bond with Quill, a small and courageous mouse who looks to you for guidance, protection, and trust at every step of her journey.
Uncover hidden secrets, navigate puzzling places, and confront arcane forces in an intimate and epic fable inspired by classic fantasy adventures.
