NETFLIX SHUTS DOWN NIGHT SCHOOL STUDIO WEEKS AFTER PRAISE

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THU, AUG 13, 2026

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Netflix is closing Night School Studio, maker of Oxenfree, along with game studio Moonloot and cutting jobs from its internal games team. The shutdown comes weeks after Netflix executives praised Night School's latest game, Unhinged, for delivering 'really solid numbers.'

Netflix acquired Night School Studio in 2021 as part of its push into gaming. The closure marks another retreat in the streaming giant's gaming ambitions, following a pattern of studio shutdowns and workforce reductions. The timing underscores the disconnect between executive statements and business decisions. Netflix leadership had recently highlighted Unhinged's performance metrics as a success, only to announce the studio's closure shortly after. Moonloot, another Netflix game studio, is also being shuttered. The company is additionally reducing headcount across its internal games team. These moves reflect Netflix's broader contraction in gaming, a sector the company entered with significant investment but has struggled to maintain. The closures suggest Netflix is consolidating its gaming strategy and cutting underperforming divisions despite selective praise for certain titles.

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