Millions of fans logged in to pay their respects as Rec Room went offline on June 1. Popular streamer IShowSpeed joined his brother Jamal's final stream, revealing the game's key role in his streaming career.
IShowSpeed credited Rec Room as one of the first games he played in his streaming career, creating good content and fond memories. He expressed gratitude and sadness as he bid farewell to the game.
Rec Room's developer announced the game's shutdown due to unsustainable profitability, despite its huge popularity. The game was once valued at over $3.5 billion at its peak.