The gaming community is rife with speculation, and the latest rumor that’s caught everyone’s attention is the possibility of Grand Theft Auto coming to Netflix Games. This isn’t actually, about the anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 but an interesting venture that could see Netflix expanding its presence in the gaming world.
I came across this information in a Wall Street Journal article. It explores Netflixs efforts in the gaming industry particularly following its acquisition of game development studios. According to the report there are discussions between Netflix and Take Two Interactive regarding a licensing agreement. The goal? To potentially bring a Grand Theft Auto game to the Netflix Games platform. However details, about this game, its concept and the developers involved still remain a mystery.
As things currently stand, if there’s any truth to the rumor of Grand Theft Auto coming to Netflix Games, it’s likely to be a mobile game. This is because currently Netflix Games can mostly be played on their app. However there is speculation that Netflix might expand their gaming offerings to include games, on TVs and PCs.
Financial reports indicate that Netflix has already invested around $1 billion in their gaming endeavors.. It seems like they are not planning to stop. Netflix is actively seeking gaming executives to lead their venture into AAA titles. However the actual outcome of this investment is still uncertain. Since games are a part of the Netflix subscription it’s a bit challenging to determine their success or how much they contribute to attracting subscribers.
While Netflix Games have achieved a 70.5 million downloads these numbers don’t quite match up with those of some global mobile gaming companies. For example “Honkai; Star Rail” alone managed to secure over 20 million downloads on its day of release. Current data suggests that only a small percentage of Netflix subscribers actively engage with the games on a basis.
Netflix is undeniably making progress in the gaming industry. However whether they will achieve success with a Grand Theft Auto title, on their platform remains to be seen. With the looming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 elsewhere, Netflix must ensure that the narrative of Grand Theft Auto coming to Netflix Games stands out and captures gamers’ imaginations.
