"Netflix is making another significant change to its gaming division, with the company reportedly selling Spry Fox back to its original founders. Spry Fox is said to continue developing Spirit Crossing, with Netflix still set to publish the 2025 mobile release. The move marks a shift for a studio Netflix acquired in 2022, arriving as the company reassesses its long-term gaming plans and restructures teams to fit its updated strategy. Netflix has yet to officially confirm this move."
"Spry Fox was working on Spirit Crossing as part of Netflix's internal game lineup, and the report says the studio will continue working on the title after the split. Netflix will remain the publisher for the mobile release, planned for 2025, while Spry Fox can seek additional partners for console and PC versions. Spirit Crossing is still in alpha testing and is described as a cooperative village life sim focused on building community, with more than four years of development behind it."
"There could be possible layoffs at Spry Fox, and the studio may need new funding to support long-term development. Netflix did not respond to the publication's request for comment regarding its decision to part ways with Spry Fox. The streaming company has scaled back parts of its internal operations, including the closure of Team Blue in 2023. That team had been assembled to build a large, multi-platform game, but no longer aligned with Netflix's updated priorities by mid-2024."
Netflix is selling Spry Fox back to its co-founders David Edery and Daniel Cook. Spry Fox will return to independent status. The studio may face layoffs and require new funding for long-term development. Spirit Crossing will continue in development and remains in alpha testing. Netflix will publish the mobile release planned for 2025 while Spry Fox can seek partners for console and PC. Spirit Crossing is a cooperative village life sim with more than four years of development. Netflix scaled back internal game operations and closed Team Blue in 2023. Alain Tascan took over the games division in late 2024, prompting a strategic shift. Netflix has not officially confirmed the sale.
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