Is Google Stadia shutting down in 2022?

Fans accept wondered when Google Stadia would be shutting down since earlier the game streaming service even launched. Google is known for shutting down services even when they're popular, and the lackluster adoption of Stadia makes it seem like a possible target for decommissioning. We'll have a look at when Stadia might be shutting down below.

Will Google Stadia be shutting downward in 2021?

Google Stadia Shut Down

As of writing, Google hasn't fabricated any announcements about shutting downwards Stadia in 2021 or across. The service continues to go new releases and doesn't show whatsoever signs of winding down.

The biggest indicator that led fans to believe Stadia's days were numbered was the shuttering of Stadia Games and Amusement, Google'south in-firm game development studio. In February 2021, a little over a year after its formation was announced, Google airtight it downwardly. Unfortunately, this closure included Draft Studios, which developed Journey to the Brutal Planet before existence acquired.

Since its internal studio closed, Google has been rather subdued with marketing for Stadia. However, it's standing to go support, and many major multi-platform titles have been released on the service this twelvemonth. In detail, Stadia is partnering closely with Ubisoft and is offering a subscription giving users access to its games similar to the one found on Amazon Luna.

Stadia's biggest issue so far is that it doesn't offer a unique feel. There are no large exclusives in development for information technology, and game enthusiasts are likely to have a PC or consoles that provide the aforementioned games that Stadia does. Additionally, Google'south reputation for shutting downward services has followed Stadia since it launched. Every bit a outcome, players don't desire to buy games at full price and face the possibility of losing access to them when Google decides Stadia is no longer worth the trouble.

So, for now, Stadia is safe. However, it's not the success that Google hoped for, so its future is unsure.