Netflix is slowly adding social features to its games service Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Netflix is slowly adding social features to its games service Game handles now available in Into The Breach and more. News by Liv Ngan Reporter Intern Published on 30 Aug 2022 6 comments Netflix has added a gamertag system to some of its games, with more social features apparently in the pipeline. "Game handles", a unique and public username, were first spotted in the Netflix app by Steve Moser (later reported by Tech Crunch). The launch of this feature happened quietly last month and is currently only available for some of Netflix's games, including Into the Breach, Mahjong Solitaire and Heads Up!. Only letters and numbers can be used in handles, which will be displayed publicly while playing instead of a profile icon and name. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Breaking Newscast: Sony reluctantly raises PS5 price, but knows it can get away with it Tech Crunch also reported more social features are mentioned in the app's code, namely leaderboards and inviting others to play together. Emma Roth of The Verge corroborated this in her report where she tested the process of creating a game handle in-app, and found descriptions of how the leaderboard and invitations would be used in tandem with game handles. Both Tech Crunch and The Verge approached Netflix for comment. Netflix spokesperson Kumiko Hidaka confirmed to The Verge that the game handles were added last month, but was unable to clarify if they would be added to more games in the future. "We are always looking to improve our member's [sic] experience on the service," Hidaka said, "and are exploring different features to enrich the Netflix mobile games experience." Hidaka added that Netflix "don't have anything else to share at this time". Netflix's games service has yet to take off. At the beginning of the month, it was revealed that less than one percent of subscribers engaged with the service on a daily basis. Netflix has other games related offerings - the many adaptations of video games in the works, such as Horizon Zero Dawn, BioShock, and the Cyberpunk 2077 anime. The company may be hoping that these will bolster its subscriber count after a drop of one million between April and July. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 5 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 6 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 5 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store