Seattle-Based Gaming Platform Rec Room to Shut Down June 1, Assets Acquired by Snap

Rec Room, a popular Seattle-based social gaming platform valued at $3.5 billion, announced it will shut down on June 1, with some assets acquired by Snap, leaving its 150 million players and community in shock. Fans expressed disbelief and sadness on Discord and Reddit, questioning what happened and where they will find similar entertainment now.