Vertigo Games is closing its Amsterdam studio due to ongoing struggles in the VR market. CEO Richard Stitselaar announced the tough decision on LinkedIn, expressing concern for the team. Despite hopes for VR growth after being acquired by Embracer Group in 2020, low engagement and high costs have been a challenge. This move follows a trend in the industry, with major companies like Meta also reducing their VR efforts. Do you think VR will ever catch on like other gaming formats?

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