Multiplayer Support for Arizona Sunshine to Cease This July

The original Arizona Sunshine, a staple in modern virtual reality gaming, is set to lose its online multiplayer feature this coming July. This change is due to Unity’s decision to phase out the UNet Service.

Since its release in 2016, Arizona Sunshine has been a favorite among VR enthusiasts, consistently providing an engaging online multiplayer experience. However, Vertigo Games, the minds behind this VR classic, announced that they will cease support for the online play mode on July 1, 2025. The driving reason is the discontinuation of the UNet Service, which is critical for powering the game’s online capabilities.

For those who might not know, UNet is the multiplayer solution that’s been part of the Unity Engine. It’s been on the path to obsolescence since 2019 when Unity began phasing it out. The recent announcement by Unity stated that UNet services will be entirely unavailable to developers after July 7, 2025. This timeline explains the proactive decision made by Vertigo Games.

On a brighter note, this change won’t impact the single-player campaign of Arizona Sunshine. Also, the online multiplayer functionalities in the Arizona Sunshine Remake and the upcoming Arizona Sunshine 2 will remain unaffected. For players looking to transition, Vertigo is offering a $10 discounted upgrade for the Remake, available to those who already own the original game on Quest, PlayStation, or Steam for the same platform.