Netflix has closed Game “Squid: Unleashed” developer Boss Fight Entertainment approximately three years after acquiring the studio.
Boss Fight CEO and co-founder David Rippy confirmed the news on LinkedIn and described the situation as “dire.”
It is noteworthy that the American studio was closed after Game “Squid: Unleashed”— which Netflix continues to praise as an example of how its IPs can deliver immersive video game experiences — topped the charts worldwide.
“I'm very grateful for the time we spent at Netflix. We've worked with some great people and created a lot of games that I'm very proud of, including Game “Squid: Unleashed” which reached #1 in 26 countries,” wrote Rippy, who co-founded Boss Fight with Bill Jackson (CCO) and Scott Winsett (COO) in 2013.
“You'll see a lot of Boss Fighters with similar titles. Please consider them if you have any open positions – they are outstanding people and true professionals in every way.”
Boss Fight was set on fire just over a year later Netflix appoints Alain Taskan as president of games after Mike Verdu left. Tuscan is trying a new approach based on designing party games, children's games, and narrative experiences.
The game developer realizes that the Boss fight was abandoned due to this strategic twist. Both studio names areNetflix Stories And Game “Squid: Unleashed”— will continue to be supported by the streamer.
“This is a less-is-more strategy across several identified verticals.”
During recent earnings call On October 21, 2025, Netflix co-CEO and President Gregory K. Peters stated that the company remains committed to its video game division but will pursue a “less is more” strategy going forward.
“We've built a lot of foundations over the last few years, like being able to just develop games, get them into production, connect games with players, give them a high-quality experience,” Peters said.
“And going forward, we'll build on that foundation, but focus on offering more high-quality games and a few key genres, and targeting the right group of users. So it’s a less-is-more strategy in a few specific verticals.”
Peters explained that Netflix aims to introduce “special, fun party games” that families can play on TV using their smartphones as controllers.
“What I like most about it is that these games are very easy to access. It's like our TV shows and movies: you scroll through the Games tab, select whatever you want, click on it, and you're in the game. You don't need a special controller. This is the key to this access,” he added.
Peters said it would be “prudent” for Netflix to invest in its video game business to achieve its goals.
