Two new games make their way into Netflix’s portfolio, while more interesting titles are said to launch on the platform in 2023.
In an effort to boost its selection of games, Netflix announced that it has added two new titles to the app, with more on the way. Netflix has been looking to make headway in gaming for a while and the latest announcement offers a glimpse into the streaming giant’s ambitions for the industry.
Netflix first unveiled its gaming aspirations in November 2021 when it launched five titles on its mobile apps. Since then, the company has acquired multiple game studios and launched over 30 mobile games on its platform over the course of 2022. Netflix even started its own game studio a few months ago with hopes of building on its growing portfolio. Now, with more interesting titles heading to the app, it will be interesting to see how the streaming giant will fare in the coming few years.
In its year-end recap of games on offer, Netflix announced that critically acclaimed indie adventure Kentucky Route Zero and the time loop-themed Twelve Minutes will be available on the mobile app starting today. Kentucky Route Zero comes with all five chapters included while Twelve Minutes makes its mobile debut since launching on Xbox Game Pass in 2021. Additionally, TiltingPoint’s Vikings: Valhalla and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge are supposed to come to Netflix in 2023. Though the company is yet to share a specific launch date, the growing library could entice plenty of subscribers.
Of course, Netflix Games already has a few other highly anticipated titles on the way. At Ubisoft Forward 2022, the publisher announced Valiant Hearts and Mighty Quest, two new Ubisoft titles that are launching exclusively on Netflix in 2023. Interestingly, there’s also an upcoming Assassin’s Creed that will ship to the service. All three titles will be available for existing Netflix subscribers and won’t offer any ads or microtransactions with these games. Alongside the Ubisoft games, Netflix is reportedly working on a live service AAA game with a former Overwatch producer as well.
But the titles themselves are only part of the company’s gaming plans. Netflix recently opened its fifth development studio, followed by the acquisition of the Cozy Grove developer, Spry Fox. It’s a sign that it’s increasingly pushing for a cloud streaming service push, akin to Microsoft’s Game Pass and xCloud. Although only time will tell if the streaming giant’s bets will pay off. Either way, it’s clear that Netflix is looking to invest serious time and money into gaining a foothold in the already competitive industry.
