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Oxenfree studio Night School, maker of the recent Unhinged horror game, is to close
Night School Studio, known for its recent horror game Unhinged, is closing as part of Netflix's strategic pivot toward prioritizing group games and mainstream titles. This follows a series of reductions in Netflix's gaming ambitions, marking a significant departure from efforts to explore innovative and narrative-driven gaming experiences. Alongside Night School, another studio, Moonloot, is also set to close, affecting multiple jobs.
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Published 14 Aug 2026, 10:50 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Night School Studio released Unhinged weeks before its closure.
- Netflix prioritizes kids and mainstream party games over innovative titles.
- This closure follows a trend of Netflix reducing gaming ambitions.
- Night School was praised for its narrative-driven approach to gaming.
- Netflix's strategic focus has shifted away from narrative experiments.
Interesting facts
- Unhinged cleverly integrated phone and TV screen gameplay.
- Netflix's gaming reductions continue after previous studio closures.
- Night School was acquired by Netflix in 2021 to expand its gaming portfolio.