Netflix to sell Spry Fox back to founders

Game Developer
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:32:01 +0000

Netflix is reportedly selling Spry Fox, the studio behind Cozy Grove and Spirit Crossing, back to its co-founders, Daniel Cook and David Edery. This decision aligns with Netflix's shifting priorities, following the closure of its internal studio, Team Blue. While Spry Fox will continue developing Spirit Crossing, currently in alpha, it is free to seek other publishing opportunities. The studio expressed gratitude for Netflix's support during challenging times in the gaming industry.

2025-12-04 | GamesIndustry.biz: Netflix is selling Spry Fox back to the studio's founders

Netflix is selling developer Spry Fox back to its founders, David Edery and Daniel Cook. The studio will continue developing the MMO Spirit Crossing, which will be published by Netflix on mobile, with the option to seek other publishers. The game requires reworking for monetization, as it was initially designed for Netflix's subscription model. Netflix acquired Spry Fox in November 2022 but has since shifted its gaming strategy, leading to studio closures and project cancellations.

2025-12-04 | TechRaptor: Netflix Sells Cozy Grove Studio Spry Fox Back to Founders

Spry Fox, known for games like Cozy Grove, has been sold back to its founders, Daniel Cook and David Edery, by Netflix as part of a restructuring of its gaming division. Unlike other studios closed by Netflix, Spry Fox will continue to operate independently. Edery expressed gratitude for their time with Netflix, which will still publish Spirit Crossing on mobile, while the studio retains the option to seek other publishers for additional platforms.

2025-12-05 | PC Gamer: Netflix sells the studio behind Cozy Grove back to its original owners, freeing the studio to bring its mobile life sim to other platforms

Netflix has sold Spry Fox, the studio behind Cozy Grove, back to its original owners after a three-year acquisition. While Netflix will still publish the upcoming mobile co-op life sim Spirit Crossing, Spry Fox aims to expand the game's availability to other platforms. This transition reflects Netflix's shifting priorities in its gaming division, which has seen leadership changes and recent layoffs.