Arius city will close in Second life

Official Announcement to All Members of Arius City

I am writing to inform you that Arius City will officially close on Second Life starting February 1, 2025.
This decision, which has been considered since last year, was not made lightly. I waited, hoping for an improvement in the situation on Second Life, but unfortunately, there have been no positive developments. The steady decline in user activity on the platform has directly affected attendance in our sim, which has significantly decreased. Even external events in other sims have experienced a notable decline.
At the same time, the costs of maintaining the sim have not decreased. Currently, the monthly rental cost is approximately $200, which would have been even higher without your support through donations. Unfortunately, given the current circumstances, this expense is no longer sustainable for me.
However, it is important to note that this closure applies exclusively to the sim on Second Life.

There will be no changes to the following services and platforms:
• Discord, the website, and Telegram, which will remain active and operational.
• The group on Second Life, which will continue to be available to keep members connected.
• The Arius City version on VRChat, which will be further optimized and improved.
• An upcoming new feature, which I will reveal in the future.

Starting in February 2025, Arius City on VRChat will be fully accessible as a modern and revamped 3D space for those who wish to connect with others.
For residents and merchants of the Second Life sim, no immediate action is required: you will have time to organize until January 28, 2025.
I want to thank all of you for your support and dedication over the years. Arius City has always been more than just a sim; it is a community, and we will continue to stay united through the other available platforms.

With gratitude,
Max Arkala