Netflix planning to set up studio for Game Development in Finland

Video game producer Amir Rahimi announced that Marko Lastikka would be the studio director as they would set up a game studio in Finland. He added that it was a step toward fulfilling their dream of making original games through the world-class studio. It wants to create games without in-app purchases and ads and bring them to its millions of members worldwide. Amir Rahimi said they would build the studio from scratch, and it would be their second studio in Helsinki with Next Games, which became a part of Netflix in 2022.



Amir Rahimi explained how it was still early, and they had a lot of work to do if they wanted to deliver an excellent gaming experience on Netflix. He added that it could take years to create a game and is proud to witness how they built the foundation in only its first year. Netflix has also increased its presence in the mobile gaming segment. Initially, the goal was to use gaming as an addition to keep its subscribers engaged. However, now it is turning into more of a mainstream thing.

FAQs

Who would be the director of the Netflix gaming studio in Helsinki?
Amir Rahimi announced that Marko Lastikka would be the studio director as they would set up a game studio in Finland.



What is Netflix's goal with the gaming sector?
It wants to create games without in-app purchases and ads and bring them to its millions of members worldwide.