Netflix is closing two game studios

Netflix plans to shut down two internal game studios: Night School Studio, known for the Oxenfree series, and Helsinki-based Moonloot Games. The move comes as Netflix pivots away from a primarily mobile-focused gaming strategy toward TV-based games and party-style titles.

The closures suggest Netflix is narrowing its gaming ambitions after several years of experimentation and acquisitions. Its focus on streamed social games could better align with the living-room use case, but it also raises questions about Netflix’s commitment to narrative indie-style game development.