While other tech companies are building and expanding their gaming studios in order to take advantage of the current growth. That’s not the case with Facbook, just over two years after the launch, Meta is shutting down the Facebook Gaming app on 28 October 2022.
According Meta, the app will no longer be available on both iOS and Android after the date. The app also won’t be available on the Google Spay Tore or the Apple App Store.
“Despite this news, our mission to connect players, fans and creators with the games they love hasn’t changed, and you’ll still be able to find your games, streamers and groups when you visit Gaming in the Facebook app,” the notice statement reads.
“We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for everything that you’ve done to build a thriving community for gamers and fans since this app first launched.”
Meta is yet to give proper reason why they decided to phaseout the Facebook Gaming app despite increasing growth in the gaming space.
The company launched the app in April 2020 toward the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for users to watch their favourite streamers, play instant games and take part in gaming groups.
