Google is shutting down its 'Stadia'

Stadia is Google's gaming platform.

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Stadia lets you instantly play video games on compatible screens you already own.

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Google plans to shut down 'Stadia' in January.

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"The consumer gaming service hasn't gained the traction with users we expected."- Phil Harrison(VP of Stadia)

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Google plans to refund customers.

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All Stadia hardware purchases made through the Google Store, and all game and add-on content purchases made through the Stadia store,”- Phil Harrison

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Google launched Stadia in 2019, making it one of several tech giants to invest in the gaming market.

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