VR Studio Alta Cancels Extraction Dungeon Crawler 'Reave' After Open Beta
Alta, the Australia-based studio known for Township Tale, has announced the cancellation of its upcoming VR extraction dungeon crawler, Reave. The decision comes despite the game having undergone months of open beta testing and appearing close to launch. In an official statement posted to the game's Discord server, Alta cited increasingly difficult market conditions within the VR industry and rising development costs as the primary reasons for halting production. The final playtest is scheduled to end on May 4, 2026, after which the game's servers will shut down permanently. Reave was initially revealed as 'Project 2' in April 2024 and combined dungeon crawling with PvPvE extraction mechanics. Although the studio had previously secured over $12 million in investment following the success of Township Tale, these funds were insufficient to sustain Reave's development amidst current economic challenges. It remains unclear whether this cancellation will result in layoffs or impact the ongoing support for Township Tale. The community has been encouraged to share their experiences before the servers close, marking an abrupt end to a project that had shown steady evolution through regular developer updates.
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VR Studio Alta Cancels Extraction Dungeon Crawler 'Reave' After Open Beta
Alta, the Australia-based studio known for Township Tale, has announced the cancellation of its upcoming VR extraction dungeon crawler, Reave. The decision comes despite the game having undergone months of open beta testing and appearing close to launch. In an official statement posted to the game's Discord server, Alta cited increasingly difficult market conditions within the VR industry and rising development costs as the primary reasons for halting production. The final playtest is scheduled to end on May 4, 2026, after which the game's servers will shut down permanently. Reave was initially revealed as 'Project 2' in April 2024 and combined dungeon crawling with PvPvE extraction mechanics. Although the studio had previously secured over $12 million in investment following the success of Township Tale, these funds were insufficient to sustain Reave's development amidst current economic challenges. It remains unclear whether this cancellation will result in layoffs or impact the ongoing support for Township Tale. The community has been encouraged to share their experiences before the servers close, marking an abrupt end to a project that had shown steady evolution through regular developer updates.
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