Show Facebook announces that it is shutting down the Facebook Gaming app soon, bringing an end to its dedicated livestreaming hub.
 Two years ago, Facebook threw its hat in the video game streaming ring with the launch of its Facebook Gaming app. With the growing popularity of streaming, fueled even further at the time by the early pandemic lockdowns, Facebook saw the opportunity to offer livestreamers and viewers a platform to rival the likes of Twitch and YouTube. Now, though, Facebook Gaming as a dedicated platform may be on the way out, as it’s been confirmed that the app will be shutting down in a few months. Word of this development was shared in an update on the app that has begun making the rounds on social media. The update confirms that the Facebook Gaming app will be shuttered on October 28, just two and a half years after launch. After that, the app will no longer be available on iOS and Android, so Facebook advises users to download any search data while they still can. Although the app is shutting down, Facebook isn’t moving on from livestreaming. The update states that all the platform’s streaming content will be available in the Gaming section of the regular Facebook app. Non-mobile users, meanwhile, will continue to be able to access the web-based version of Facebook Gaming following the shutdown. One thing that the update fails to mention is the reason for the app’s shuttering, though that might not be hard to guess. Despite making a sizable effort to become a contender in the streaming market, Facebook Gaming hasn't had much luck in that regard. A recent report from research firm Streamlabs states that, for the second quarter of 2022, only 7.9% of all hours watched were on Facebook, versus 76.7% and 15.4% on Twitch and YouTube respectively. With Facebook’s parent company Meta reporting huge losses this past quarter, it’s possible that it’s deciding to cut costs where it can. It’s too soon to say if this foreshadows Facebook Gaming shutting down entirely at some point, though it wouldn’t be the first time such a thing has happened. The same year Facebook launched its Gaming app, Microsoft shuttered its streaming service Mixer, ending a four-year run that was aided by exclusive partnerships with popular streamers like Ninja and Shroud. Mixer was ultimately absorbed into Facebook Gaming when Microsoft formed a partnership with the platform. Despite whatever setbacks it may be facing, Facebook and Meta are continuing to invest in gaming, most notably with the Meta Quest line of VR headsets. The next Meta Quest headset is planned to launch in October, and is said to be able to track users’ eye movement and facial expressions in addition to the position of their hands and heads. MORE: Facebook Working on System to Allow Users To Scan Their Clothes into the Metaverse Source: Streamlabs The Facebook Gaming app for iOS and Android will be discontinued as of October 28th, according to Meta. The digital giant withheld the reason for terminating the separate gaming app. "Despite this announcement, our purpose to connect players, fans, and creators with the games they love hasn't altered," says a banner on the website for the company. "You'll still be able to discover your games, streams, and groups when you visit Gaming in the Facebook app." Since this app's first release, "you have all worked tirelessly to create a vibrant community for gamers and fans," the note said. "We want to send our deepest appreciation to all of you." SEE ALSO: Apple Justifies The Pro Tag! iPhone 14 Pro Models To Feature New Ultrawide Cameras With Better Sensors For those who don't know, the Facebook Gaming app was introduced in April 2020 to allow users to watch their preferred streams, play quick games, and engage in gaming communities.
As per the reports, Facebook encountered some difficulties while attempting to launch the app since Apple repeatedly denied it, citing its policies that forbid apps whose primary function is the distribution of casual games. Facebook was compelled by Apple's regulations to remove game elements from the app. The business declared that it will keep supporting gaming groups, programmers, and producers on the main Facebook app. For all developers, Facebook Gaming has launched a new "Footage to Reels" function that allows them to turn live gameplay clips into Reels. SEE ALSO: Apple To Take Design Cues From iPhone XR For The iPhone SE 4; Here's All You Need To Know Facebook users won't be allowed to hold live shopping events on the network anymore. On October 1, 2022, Facebook Live Shopping will be discontinued. Users won't be able to add goods to playlists or tag them in Facebook Live recordings, the firm announced in a blog post. Who knows why? Facebook has chosen to discontinue the live shopping event function because it wants to concentrate more on Reels. How do I get all my Games back on Facebook?Finding and playing games on Facebook. Tap in the top right of Facebook.. Tap Games.. Tap Play at the top of the screen.. Scroll down to find a game.. Once you find the game you want to play, tap Play.. What happened to my Facebook games?Just over two years after its launch, Facebook is shutting down the Facebook Gaming app on October 28, 2022. Now, when you open the app, you'll see a banner stating that the app will no longer be available on iOS and Android after that date.
What happened to my Games on Facebook 2022?“Beginning on 28 October 2022, the Facebook Gaming app for iOS and Android will no longer be available,” the statement from the Facebook Gaming team read. “After this date, this app will no longer work. You can download your gaming app search data here.
Why did they get rid of Facebook games?Starting Oct. 28, Facebook Gaming will no longer be available on iOS and Android. Gaming features will continue to be accessible via the main Facebook app. Facebook struggled to gain a foothold in the live game streaming market.
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