Netflix Closes Game Studio Behind 'Squid Game: Unleashed'
- tech360.tv
- Oct 27, 2025
- 1 min read
Netflix has closed Boss Fight Entertainment, the game studio responsible for the mobile game "Squid Game: Unleashed", as the streaming organisation shifts its video gaming unit strategy. The move was confirmed by co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer David Rippy.
Mr. Rippy stated in an online post that despite the news being difficult, he was very grateful for his time at Netflix. Another game development director at the studio, David Luehmann, also confirmed the closure in a separate post.
Mr. Luehmann noted his more than 10 years at Boss Fight Entertainment, with the last few as part of Netflix. Netflix acquired Boss Fight Entertainment in 2022 as part of its efforts to broaden its offerings and diversify revenue streams, which include advertising and video games.
Despite the studio's closure, Boss Fight's two games, "Netflix Stories" and "Squid Game: Unleashed", will continue to be accessible on the streaming platform. Netflix's new strategy will concentrate on party, narrative, kids, and mainstream games.
The streaming giant appointed Alain Tascan as president of games last year. Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Greg Peters touted "Squid Game: Unleashed" during its earnings call earlier this week as an example of the narrative games the organisation intends to develop based on its original shows.
Netflix closed Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind "Squid Game: Unleashed".
The closure is part of Netflix's strategic shift in its video gaming unit.
Boss Fight's games, including "Squid Game: Unleashed" and "Netflix Stories", will remain available.
Source: REUTERS
