Life is Unusual developer Do not Nod is making a story recreation for Netflix

Do not Nod has an extended historical past of constructing memorable narrative video games, and it seems to be just like the studio’s subsequent mission will come from Netflix programming. Within the firm’s half-year monetary report, Do not Nod noted that it has signed “a growth settlement with Netflix for the creation of a brand new narrative online game based mostly on a significant IP.” Its Montreal studio is helming the mission, whereas Netflix will publish the sport. There aren’t any different particulars obtainable in regards to the mission, together with what present or film will probably be based mostly on, so place your guesses now.

Netflix’s recreation technique took some hits over the previous yr with the closure of its Team Blue studio for AAA recreation growth and walking back plans to add six titles to its lineup. Management for video games at Netflix additionally changed at the start of 2025, and since then the technique has pivoted in the direction of occasion video games and kid-friendly content material, mainstream titles and narrative experiences.

There are some notable titles within the Netflix library reminiscent of Kentucky Route Zero and Oxenfree that appear like a superb match for Do not Nod’s area of interest. After arriving on the gaming scene with Life is Unusual, Do not Nod continued its work with tasks together with Life is Strange 2, Tell Me Why and Lost Records, along with a number of extra tales beneath the Life is Unusual banner.