Netflix has announced they’ve scrapped their plans for releasing six video games, one of which was the Lord of the Rings title “Tales of the Shire.” A representative from Netflix explained this decision is due to a shift in their game development strategy.
The representative shared that the titles won’t be coming out because we’re refining our offerings, based on the preferences of our subscribers.
The six games include:
- Lab Rat (Klei Entertainment)
- Don’t Star Together (Klei Entertainment)
- Rotwood (Klei Entertainment)
- Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
- Thirsty Suitors
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The news that these six games will not be released is happening alongside a broader shift in the approach of Netflix for its gaming division. By 2024, Netflix had shut down one of its AAA studios, which was led by experienced professionals like Joseph Staten, a former Halo boss. Nevertheless, Netflix continues to operate an internal game development studio (Netflix Games Studio) and owns entirely other teams such as Night School Studio, Boss Fight Entertainment, and Next Games.
As a dedicated fan, I’ve been excitedly following updates from Netflix’s top brass, and recently, Gregory Peters shared some intriguing insights during an earnings call. He hinted at an expansive roadmap for Netflix in the gaming sector, aiming to roll out larger and more impressive games each year. However, it seems that Netflix is currently fine-tuning its approach to game launches, which could be why the six games initially announced are no longer part of their release schedule.
Moving forward, Peters stated that Netflix intends to emphasize “story-driven games” stemming from their own franchises, along with introducing “multiplayer games for social play on TVs,” which will be streamed via the cloud. Presently, Netflix’s primary gaming offerings are on mobile devices; however, they have been developing cloud streaming technology for several years to transmit games directly to your television or computer.
Peter mentioned, “This reminds us of upgrading our traditional family game nights or transforming old television game shows. We’re thrilled to bring unique and exciting experiences into this area.
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2025-02-05 20:12