Ramen VR to Close Zenith Game Servers in December
The virtual reality title Zenith: The Last City will officially shut down all servers on December 18, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Ramen VR will terminate all servers for the virtual reality title Zenith: The Last City on December 18, 2026. The developer previously ceased sales of the game and its in-game currency, Zennies, on October 21, 2026.
Why it matters
The closure stems from the game becoming financially unsustainable. Ramen VR struggled to maintain a sufficient player base, leading to the decision to shutter the project four years after its 2022 release.
Ramen VR ended development of the title in early 2025 following an earlier cessation of content updates in July 2024. New users will be restricted from downloading the game across platforms such as Steam and the Horizon Store starting November 18, 2026.
The players
Ramen VR
The independent game development studio responsible for creating and operating the virtual reality MMORPG Zenith: The Last City.
The details
Ramen VR transitioned the game to a free-to-play model by reconfiguring the base software into a paid DLC before ultimately deciding to cease operations. The studio is shuttering all server infrastructure at 10:00 AM PST on the designated closure date.
Timeline
Content updates for the game ended in July 2024.
Sales of Zenith: The Last City and Zennies ceased on October 21, 2026.
New users will lose access to download the game on November 18, 2026.
Servers will officially shut down at 10:00 AM PST on December 18, 2026.
Market Landscape
The shuttering of Zenith follows a pattern set by the life cycle of virtual reality MMORPGs, where titles often struggle to maintain the user density required for ongoing server maintenance. This move reflects the consolidation of resources within the VR market as developers pivot away from legacy multiplayer titles.
Players currently owning the game will retain access until the final shutdown date in December. After November 18, 2026, the game will no longer be available for new downloads or purchases on any distribution platform.
The takeaway
Players looking to finish any remaining in-game objectives must complete them before the final server blackout in December. This event serves as a reminder of the permanent nature of server-based gaming once developers withdraw operational support.
What happens next
New users will be blocked from downloading the game on November 18, 2026, followed by the final server shutdown at 10:00 AM PST on December 18, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Road to VR.
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