Why is Rec Room shutting down? What to know about end of VR game

For 10 years players have enjoyed playing the virtual reality game Rec Room. But now it's shutting down for good. Here's everything we know so far.
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Home rec room 101: Make it for your child and update it as they grow

Creating a rec room for your home can feel like designing a mini community center. It is the zone where block towers topple, dance parties break out, and late-night board games turn into belly laughs.
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Virtual Hangout ‘Rec Room’ is Permanently Closing in June, Assets Reportedly Acquired by Snap

Rec Room is slated to shut down servers on June 1st, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT (local time here), the studio announced in a blog post on Monday night. “Over the past decade, Rec Room grew into something ...
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Rec Room, a Roblox Rival Valued at $3.5B, Is Shutting Down

Image Courtesy of Rec Room. Used with Permission. Xbox Game Pass 2026 Lineup Includes ‘Star Wars: Outlaws’ The January wave of Xbox Game Pass additions kicks off 2026 with major releases, including ...