Rec Room is set to permanently shut down tomorrow, June 1st, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, marking the end of one of the most recognisable social VR platforms of the past decade.
The announcement confirms that all core services and creator systems will be discontinued, bringing a complete closure to the platform’s ecosystem, including user-generated worlds, social spaces, and in-game economies.
Official shutdown statement
The platform’s final notice states:
"REC ROOM CLOSING DOWN / PLEASE READ: REC ROOM WILL BE CLOSING DOWN ON JUNE 1, 2026 AT NOON PACIFIC TIME. ALL REC ROOM PRODUCTS WILL BE CLOSED DOWN ON THIS DATE. THE REC ROOM GIFT CARD PROGRAM, REC TOKENS, REC WALLETS, THE CREATOR PAYMENT PROGRAM, THE VIDEO PARTNER PROGRAM, AND RR+ WILL ALSO BE ENDING SOON."
The statement also directs users to the official terms and gift card information pages:
What is being affected
The shutdown will not only remove access to the main game but also terminate multiple supporting systems, including:
- Rec Tokens and wallet balances
- Gift card program
- Creator payment program
- Video Partner Program
- RR+ subscription service
This effectively ends the entire in-platform economy and creator monetisation structure.
Impact on the community
Rec Room built its identity around user-generated content, allowing players to create custom worlds, games, and social hubs. Over the years, it became a major entry point into VR social gaming, especially for younger audiences and creators experimenting with virtual experiences.
The closure means millions of user-created rooms and community events will become inaccessible after shutdown.
Final hours
With close to 24 hours remaining, players are expected to begin final sessions, last events, and farewell gatherings inside the platform before servers go offline.
The shutdown marks a significant moment for VR gaming history, closing a chapter defined by user creativity, social interaction, and early metaverse-style experimentation.
ilikeNews will continue to monitor the situation as Rec Room enters its final hours.
