PowerWash Simulator VR Support Ends on Quest: FuturLab Shifts Focus Amid Financial Struggles
January 13, 2025
While players' save data will be preserved, no new content or updates are expected for the VR version going forward.
FuturLab has announced the discontinuation of support for PowerWash Simulator VR on the Quest platform, just 14 months after its release in 2023.
CEO Kirsty Rigden cited financial viability concerns and the need to prioritize job security for the VR team as the reasons behind this decision.
The broader VR market has encountered challenges, as evidenced by the shutdown of First Contact Entertainment, the developer of Firewall Ultra, due to a lack of industry support.
VR support for PowerWash Simulator had stagnated since the release of the Alice's Adventures Special Pack in June 2024, with no significant updates since.
PowerWash Simulator gained viral popularity after its launch on Steam Early Access in 2021, leading to extensive DLC additions and a VR version.
The VR version of PowerWash Simulator has sold significantly less than its PC counterpart, which boasts over 43,000 user reviews on Steam and an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating.
Rigden noted that while general support for VR is winding down, there may be potential for FuturLab to revisit VR projects in the future.
She emphasized the importance of team job security, explaining that the VR team faced a decision point due to costs exceeding revenue.
Rigden expressed understanding of the disappointment among fans but reiterated that the decision was made with the team's future in mind.
Despite the halt in VR support, the base game and existing DLC for PowerWash Simulator VR will remain purchasable and playable on the Meta Quest platform.
In contrast, the flatscreen version of PowerWash Simulator continues to thrive, with recent content updates including a Shrek DLC and an upcoming Wallace & Gromit Pack.
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Eurogamer.net • Jan 13, 2025
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GameSpot • Jan 13, 2025
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Road to VR • Jan 14, 2025
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