Netflix and video games have become huge topics of conversation thanks to a number of reports out of outlets such as The Information and Bloomberg. Netflix has long speculated to move into the video game space and to some extent, are already there. What could Netflix and gaming look like going forward? Here’s what we know and what we can speculate going forward.
Before we dive into what the current plans are or could be, let’s take a look back at efforts thus far.
Netflix’s History in Video Games
What Video Games Have Netflix Released Thus Far?
Most of the big solo games Netflix has released thus far have come from BonusXP which operates out of Allen in Texas. They released Stranger Things 3: The Game and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics.
Beyond that, the first documented Netflix game involved a mobile runner game that included Marco Polo, Stranger Things, Narcos and Orange is the New Black.
They’re currently working on a “Next-gen AAA original IP PC/Console Game”. That sounds like they’re moving away from adapting Netflix IP.
Most of the gaming content Netflix has been involved with thus far have been with crossovers with established games. That mostly is for Stranger Things and Money Heist content but has been slowly growing over time. Disney and Warner Brothers also cross over with many established games such as both teaming up with Epic Games’s Fortnite with crossovers.
