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150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

The Verge / 30 March 2026 / 1h ago

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Rec Room, a Roblox-like social gaming platform that lets users create games and experiences for others to play, is shutting down on June 1st. Despite reaching more than 150 million players and creator

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150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

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