"Don't Starve Together Mobile Release Delayed, Not Coming to Netflix"

It's been a while since we last talked about the exciting announcement that Don't Starve Together would be coming to Netflix Games in June 2024. Today, we have both good and bad news to share. The bad news is that Don't Starve Together will no longer be available on Netflix. However, the good news is that fans of this popular survival game can still look forward to playing it on mobile devices, as it will be released on iOS and Android platforms.

Playdigious, in collaboration with Klei Entertainment, is diligently working to bring Don't Starve Together to your mobile screens. This game, known for its eerie, Tim Burton-inspired aesthetic, challenges you to survive on a hostile island as one of many quirky characters. Your mission? Gather resources, fend off dangerous wildlife, and, above all, don't starve.

Originally planned as an exclusive for Netflix Games, Don't Starve Together will now be accessible globally on iOS and Android through the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store. While a specific release date hasn't been confirmed yet, both Klei Entertainment and Playdigious have assured us that an update on the launch is on its way.

No Netflix for you: It appears that the exclusivity agreement with Netflix has fallen through. While it's great to hear that Don't Starve Together will still reach a global audience, this development raises questions about Netflix Games' future commitment to indie titles. Don't Starve is a well-established franchise and a standout in the indie survival genre. If such a prominent game can lose its exclusivity, what does this mean for other indie developers?

The impact on Netflix's indie game catalog is concerning, as it has been one of the platform's major attractions. The recent shift in focus towards their own properties, as seen with the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed, may signal a worrying trend for indie games on the service. For a deeper dive into my thoughts on this matter, you can check out my analysis of Squid Game: Unleashed and its implications for indie developers on Netflix.