Netflix forming first in-house game studio Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Netflix forming first in-house game studio For "world class" original games. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 26 Sep 2022 31 comments Netflix is forming its own in-house game studio, as it seeks to rely less on third-party developers. The new studio will be based in Helsinki and led by Marko Lastikka as director, formerly of Zynga and EA. The studio will create "world class" original games without ads or in-app purchases, reports Engadget. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: How damaging are video game leaks? In the past, Netflix has bought existing studios. This will be the first it will build from scratch. Previously-purchased developers include The Walking Dead mobile developer Next Games (bought back in March) and Oxenfree creator Night School Studio. However, games won't be released from this new studio for some time yet. "This is another step in our vision to build a world-class games studio that will bring a variety of delightful and deeply engaging original games - with no ads and no in-app purchases - to our hundreds of millions of members around the world," said Amir Rahimi, VP of Game Studios, in a press release. "It's still early days, and we have much more work to do to deliver a great games experience on Netflix. Creating a game can take years, so I'm proud to see how we're steadily building the foundation of our games studios in our first year, and look forward to sharing what we produce in the coming years." At present, a number of existing titles are now available on mobile through the Netflix app. That said, a recent report noted that less than one percent of Netflix subscribers play its games daily. Still, Netflix is slowly adding social features to its games service, with game handles now available in games like Into The Breach. Moreover, new job listings spotted last month suggested that Netflix is expanding its gaming offering. 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. 7 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. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 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. 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