Don’t Nod is developing a narrative game for Netflix — Montreal studio to lead

Don’t Nod has confirmed a development agreement with Netflix to create a new narrative video game based on a major Netflix IP. The studio’s Montreal team will handle development while Netflix will publish the title. Details about which IP is involved, release timing or platform plans were not included in the announcement.

The partnership was disclosed in Don’t Nod’s half-year financial report and adds to the studio’s track record of story‑driven games, from Life Is Strange to Tell Me Why and Lost Records. Netflix’s role as publisher suggests close creative alignment between the two companies for this project.

Why this matters

• Genre fit: Don’t Nod specializes in narrative adventures, making it a natural partner for story‑led adaptations from Netflix’s catalog.
• Netflix’s games strategy: After shifting focus away from large AAA bets earlier in 2025, Netflix has emphasized mainstream, narrative and family‑friendly titles — a direction that dovetails with Don’t Nod’s strengths.
• Publishing role: Netflix publishing the game may mean exclusive tie‑ins, integration with its platform or promotional synergy with a show or film — but specifics remain unknown.

Possible candidates and expectations

While Netflix has an extensive library, some properties seem like natural matches for a Don’t Nod treatment — for example, moody, character‑driven stories like Dark, The Queen’s Gambit or indie‑styled titles already on the service. However, Netflix may pick a major IP that reaches broader audiences. Fans and industry watchers will be eager for clues about tone, gameplay and how closely the game will follow its source material.

What to watch for next

• Official reveal: which IP is selected and footage or screenshots showing art direction and gameplay approach.
• Platform availability and whether Netflix will publish it exclusively through its games channels or traditional storefronts.
• Release window and whether the project ties into any Netflix series or promotional schedule.

Don’t Nod’s expertise in choice‑driven narratives makes this collaboration an intriguing development for both gaming and streaming audiences. The deal also reflects Netflix’s continued interest in narrative and mainstream titles after restructuring its games strategy.

Discussion: Which Netflix property would you most like to see adapted by Don’t Nod — and what gameplay style (episodic adventure, choice‑driven narrative, or something more experimental) would you expect?