Netflix Axes Half Dozen Upcoming Releases

Netflix Games Cancels Five More Upcoming Titles

Following the unexpected cancellation of Don't Starve Together, Netflix Games has announced the cancellation of five additional upcoming titles. These games, including Tales of the Shire and Compass Point: West, are either indefinitely shelved or will be released on other platforms.

According to What's on Netflix, a source within the company confirmed the cancellations as part of a larger restructuring of their gaming catalog. The full list of cancelled games includes: Don't Starve Together, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, Tales of the Shire, and Thirsty Suitors.

This move aligns with Netflix's recent investor call, which indicated a shift towards narrative-driven games that promote their streaming content, similar to their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This news comes as a surprise, although a previous prediction suggested Netflix's focus on promoting its streaming content would impact its broader gaming library. While the cancellation of titles like Don't Starve Together and Compass Point: West might be expected, the cancellation of Tales of the Shire, a highly anticipated game based on the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, is particularly noteworthy. This suggests that even established IPs are not immune to cuts if they don't directly tie into Netflix's own content.

Given these developments, now might be a good time to explore our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on Netflix Games. While the selection may be changing, several excellent titles remain available for the time being.