"Netflix acquired Boss Fight in March 2022, with an executive saying at the time that the studio's "extensive experience building hit games across genres will help accelerate our ability to provide Netflix members with great games wherever they want to play them." The company has frequently touted the success of Squid Game: Unleashed, highlighting how it was the "#1 Free Action Game in 107 countries upon release" and co-CEO Greg Peters pointing to Unleashed during this week's earnings call as an example of the types of narrative games based on its own franchises that it wants to do more of."
"But over three years after the acquisition and some changes to Netflix's gaming strategy, Boss Fight has been closed. Netflix declined to comment. "Hi everyone - well, word has gotten around quickly about Boss Fight's closure," Boss Fight co-founder and former CEO David Rippy said. "Thanks, everyone who reached out today. Rough news, for sure, but I'm very grateful for the time we had at Netflix.""
Netflix acquired Boss Fight Entertainment in March 2022 to expand its games offerings and cited the studio's experience building hit games across genres. Squid Game: Unleashed launched as the #1 Free Action Game in 107 countries and was highlighted by co-CEO Greg Peters as an example of the narrative franchise games Netflix wanted to pursue. Over three years after the acquisition and amid shifts in Netflix's gaming strategy, Boss Fight has been closed and Netflix declined to comment. Staffers posted on LinkedIn expressing gratitude and pride. The closure follows industry layoffs and a company pivot toward TV-based party games using phones as controllers.
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