Netflix Shuts Down Studio Behind ‘Unhinged’ Game 6 Weeks After Release
Netflix has abruptly shut down the studio behind its hit game 'Unhinged', just six weeks after its release.
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Netflix has closed Night School Studio, the developer behind the popular game 'Unhinged'. The move is part of Netflix's strategy to downscale its in-house game development teams. According to IGN Africa, staff at Night School Studio have spoken out about the closure, describing the game's launch as 'top tier'.
Push Square and Eurogamer.net both describe the studio as Netflix's "secret weapon" in gaming. Seeking Alpha notes that Netflix is narrowing its game developer ambitions. The company's official statement, as reported by IGN, is that it sees an opportunity to be more focused.
The reporting does not yet specify the exact number of employees affected or the future of other Netflix game development teams. The company has not yet announced what will happen to 'Unhinged' or other games in development at Night School Studio.
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Coverage (6)
- Netflix shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot Games GamesIndustry.biz · 19h ago
- Night School Staff Speak Out After Netflix Shuts Down Developer Following 'Top Tier' Launch of Unhinged IGN Africa · 19h ago
- Netflix Shuts Down Oxenfree Dev Night School Studio as It Downscales In-House Game Teams Push Square · 19h ago
- Netflix's gaming "secret weapon" is no more Eurogamer.net · 19h ago
- Netflix narrows its game developer ambitions further (NFLX:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha · 19h ago
- 'We See an Opportunity to Be More Focused' IGN · 19h ago
The obvious questions
What is 'Unhinged'?
Unhinged is a game developed by Night School Studio, which was released six weeks ago.
Why did Netflix shut down Night School Studio?
Netflix is downscaling its in-house game development teams. The company sees an opportunity to be more focused.
What will happen to the employees of Night School Studio?
Coverage does not yet specify the number of employees affected or their future.
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