Don't Starve Together: Mobile Launch Confirmed, Netflix Release Cancelled
Recent news brings both good and bad tidings for fans of Don't Starve Together. The bad news: the game's previously announced Netflix Games release is no longer happening. The good news: Don't Starve Together is still coming to mobile devices!
A period of silence followed the June 2024 announcement of the Netflix Games release. Now, Playdigious and Klei Entertainment confirm the game's global launch on iOS and Android via their respective app stores. While a precise release date remains unannounced, both developers promise an upcoming update.
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The cancellation suggests Don't Starve Together's exclusivity deal with Netflix has ended. This, coupled with the cancellation of other indie titles like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on the platform, raises questions about Netflix Games' future commitment to the indie development community.
The significance of this cancellation is notable, given Don't Starve's status as a highly acclaimed and influential survival game. Its removal casts doubt on the prospects for other indie games on the platform. This is particularly disappointing, as Netflix's indie game selection has been a major draw for many subscribers.
For further insight into this trend and its potential implications, refer to my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed, which explores Netflix's growing focus on its own IPs and its possible negative impact on its indie game offerings.
