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Don't Nod Signs Deal With Netflix for Narrative Game Based on a Major IP

The Montreal-led project marks the Life Is Strange studio’s first adaptation of an existing property.

Overview

  • Don't Nod disclosed the agreement in its half-year 2025 financial report, confirming Netflix as the publisher.
  • The specific franchise has not been revealed, and no release window or production details were provided.
  • Development is being led by Don't Nod's Montreal team, which includes designers from the original Life Is Strange.
  • The partnership aligns with Netflix’s 2025 shift toward third-party publishing and narrative-focused titles following internal studio closures and leadership changes.
  • The deal arrives as Don't Nod reports Lost Records: Bloom & Rage underperformed and operating revenue fell about 5% year over year.