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Beat Saber Updates End for PS4/PS5, Users Concerned

6/20/2025

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Beat Games Halts Updates

Beat Games is set to halt updates for Beat Saber on PS4 and PS5 in June 2025, leaving PlayStation VR users in the lurch. Multiplayer features will vanish by January 2026, sparking worries about the platform's future as sales dwindle and production slows. Meanwhile, support for Steam and Meta Quest will persist, offering a glimmer of hope.

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Embracer Group Restructures

In a bold move, Embracer Group, the Swedish gaming giant, has laid off 1,857 employees as part of a major restructuring after disappointing investments. As the company shifts gears, it will split into three separate publicly-traded entities and welcome Phil Rogers as CEO in August 2025, aiming to reignite growth and strategic direction.

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Beat Games Halts Updates

Beat Games is set to halt updates for Beat Saber on PS4 and PS5 in June 2025, leaving PlayStation VR users in the lurch. Multiplayer features will vanish by January 2026, sparking worries about the platform's future as sales dwindle and production slows. Meanwhile, support for Steam and Meta Quest will persist, offering a glimmer of hope.

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