Facebook to shut its standalone Gaming app by end of 2022
US, August 31: Just over two years after launch, Facebook will be shutting down the Facebook Gaming app on October 28, 2022. This app will also not be available on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
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“Despite this news, our mission to connect players, fans and creators with the games they love hasn't changed, and you can still find their games, streamers and teams when accessing Games in the Facebook app,” the message reads. "We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all you've done to create a thriving community for players and fans since the launch of this app."
If you already use the app, you can download your search data before the app is down. The app was launched in April 2020 during the COVID19 pandemic to allow users to watch their favorite streamers, play instant games and participate in gaming groups. Facebook hit a roadblock when trying to launch apps, as Apple repeatedly rejected the app, citing its rules banning apps whose primary purpose was to distribute casual games. Apple's rules force Facebook to remove real game functionality from the app.
It is not entirely clear why Meta chose to close the app, but it's possible the company will provide some colour on its decision in the future.
-PTC News
