Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Digs its Way Out of Netflix Games
Unfortunately, following the recent positive news about Squid Game: Unleashed becoming free-to-play, Netflix Games users face some disappointing news. Yacht Club Games has announced that Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon will be leaving the Netflix Games platform.
This was confirmed via the developers' Twitter account. They reassured players that the game will remain accessible on other platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 4. However, this is little consolation for those who initially accessed the game through Netflix.
There's a glimmer of hope, though. Yacht Club Games stated they are exploring additional distribution options. A standalone mobile release, independent of Netflix, seems likely, but a quick turnaround shouldn't be expected.
A Poignant Reminder
The removal highlights a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced ownership compared to traditional digital purchases. When games are removed, players are reliant on the developer to ensure future availability.
Yacht Club Games likely has several avenues open to them, assuming no contractual restrictions exist following their departure from Netflix Games. We can anticipate potential re-release options sometime in 2025.
In the meantime, numerous other gaming options are available. Check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games for some fresh alternatives!
