The classic VR game Moss is getting a sequel, and this time it’s going mainstream. Moss: The Forgotten Relic has officially been announced for PC and console platforms — and no VR headset required. This news has fans who missed the original due to hardware constraints celebrating worldwide.
A major shift for the Moss franchise!
The original Moss earned widespread praise for its stunning visuals and innovative gameplay in the VR space, but the requirement for a VR headset was a significant barrier for many gamers. By bringing The Forgotten Relic to PC and console, the developers are opening the door to players who wanted in but couldn’t participate before.
Will the core experience work without VR?
For returning fans, Moss’s most unique feature was its immersive first-person perspective and interactions with the tiny mouse protagonist through VR. Moving to traditional platforms means this interaction model will inevitably change. The big question on fans’ minds: how will Polyarc maintain the series’ signature warm, storybook feel while adapting to conventional hardware?
PC and console release opens up the franchise to new audiences
For developer Polyarc, this move appears to be a direct response to fan demand and market opportunity. Reaching PC and console users dramatically expands the potential audience beyond VR owners, making Moss: The Forgotten Relic a much more commercially ambitious project.