First Contact Entertainment Announces Closure Due to Lack of VR Support

The AAA VR game developer, known for 'Firewall: Zero Hour' and 'Firewall Ultra', will shut down by year's end, citing unsustainable expenses.

First Contact Entertainment, the developer behind VR games like 'Firewall: Zero Hour' and 'Firewall Ultra', has announced it will be shutting down by the end of the year.
The studio cites a lack of support for VR within the industry as the main reason for its closure, stating it is unable to justify the expenses needed going forward.
'Firewall Ultra', the studio's latest release for PSVR2, received mixed reviews from fans, with some players unhappy with the lack of content and technical performance.
Despite the closure, there has been no indication that the 'Firewall' games will shut down or change in any way.
The closure of First Contact Entertainment adds to the estimated 9,000 video game jobs lost in 2023.