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Netflix to Delist Over 20 Mobile Games Including Hades in July

Netflix is narrowing its mobile games lineup by phasing out indie titles in favor of releases tied to its shows

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Overview

  • Netflix will remove 22 mobile games next month, with Hades exiting on July 1 and most others leaving July 14
  • The delistings account for about 20% of Netflix’s game library and include top-rated indie franchises like Monument Valley and Braid
  • The move supports Netflix’s revamped strategy to prioritize titles based on its own series alongside party and mainstream games
  • Several developers say they received little advance notice, while some, including Devolver Digital, plan to re-release their delisted titles as paid apps
  • The shake-up follows setbacks in Netflix’s gaming division such as last year’s closure of its AAA studio Team Blue