Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Heads Off Netflix, Future Plans Explored

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Exits Netflix Games

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is leaving Netflix Games, developer Yacht Club Games announced. While this follows the recent positive news of Squid Game: Unleashed becoming free-to-play, it highlights a potential drawback of subscription gaming services.

Yacht Club confirmed on Twitter the game's departure from Netflix's platform, but reassured players it would remain accessible on other platforms such as Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 4.

However, the developers are exploring additional distribution options, suggesting a standalone mobile release might be in the works. While this is promising, a swift release shouldn't be expected.

The Risk of Subscription Services

The removal underscores a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced ownership compared to traditional digital purchases. Players become reliant on developers to ensure future accessibility after a game's removal.

Yacht Club Games likely has various options, assuming no contractual limitations exist following their departure from Netflix Games. A potential return in 2025 remains a possibility.

For now, numerous alternative gaming options are available. Check out our latest list of top mobile games for some fresh titles!