Netflix Shuts Down Two Gaming Studios in Strategic Shift

Netflix has announced the closure of two of its internal gaming studios—Night School Studio and Moonloot Games—as part of a strategic overhaul of its gaming division. Night School Studio, known for the Oxenfree series, and Finnish studio Moonloot Games, established in 2022, were acquired or launched in recent years but will now be discontinued as the company pivots its priorities.

Previously, Netflix focused on mobile indie games, but it is now shifting toward casual, family-friendly projects and TV-optimized titles. The company stated that these changes will streamline operations and align with four key focus areas: children’s games, casual titles, narrative-driven experiences, and mainstream games. Many indie projects have already been removed from the service’s catalog.

The reorganization will extend beyond the studios, affecting certain roles within the business. Notably, Netflix is eliminating the position of accessibility specialist Tara Voelker, who was the sole expert in this field within the gaming division. Company representative Chrissy Kelleher confirmed that the changes will impact “some” roles across the business.