PowerWash Simulator VR Support Ends on Quest: FuturLab Shifts Focus Amid Financial Struggles

January 13, 2025
PowerWash Simulator VR Support Ends on Quest: FuturLab Shifts Focus Amid Financial Struggles
  • 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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