The popular social VR platform Rec Room has officially announced it will shut down on 1st June 2026, a decision that is already sending shockwaves across the virtual reality community.
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Rec Room Officially Announces Shutdown in 2026
In a blog post titled “School’s Out for Rec Room,” the developers confirmed that all services, including gameplay, creator tools, and the Rec.net website, will be permanently discontinued.
For years, Rec Room has been one of the most recognized names in social VR, attracting over 150 million users worldwide. The platform stood out by allowing players to socialize, create custom rooms, and participate in fun multiplayer experiences within a shared virtual environment.
However, despite its massive user base, the company revealed that maintaining a sustainable business model had become increasingly difficult. Rising operational costs and changes in the gaming industry ultimately led to the decision to shut down Rec Room in 2026.
As the shutdown date approaches, Rec Room will begin phasing out features such as new account creation, monetization systems, and in-game updates. Eventually, the entire platform will go offline permanently.
Why This Feels Like a Huge Loss for Us
From our perspective at AllVirtualReality, this news came as a complete shock. As regular Rec Room players, we’ve spent countless hours inside the platform, especially enjoying fan-favorite modes like Paintball and Laser Tag.
Rec Room was more than just a game. It was a true social hub in VR that offered a space where players could connect, laugh, compete, and build experiences together. The sense of community and creativity made it stand out from other VR platforms.
That’s why the shutdown feels deeply personal. It’s not just about losing access to a game, but losing a virtual place that many of us considered a go-to hangout spot.
What makes this even more surprising is that, from a user standpoint, Rec Room always felt active and alive. The community was strong, new content kept coming, and the overall experience remained engaging.
Lastly…
The closure of Rec Room in 2026 marks the end of a major chapter in social virtual reality and this event leaves behind a gap that may be difficult for any platform to fully replace. You can watch their farewell video below…
If you would like to know more about this, you can read it at:
- “School’s Out for Rec Room” from Rec Room Blog.
- “Rec Room shutting down: Once valued at $3.5B, social gaming platform finds profits elusive” from GeekWire.
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