Remember a few years ago when Netflix has delved into the world of video games by creating interactive, choose-your-own-adventure films and TV shows? Well, almost all of these weird experiments will be removed from the service without warning next month.

In 2017, Netflix released its first interactive short film, Puss In Book. But most people didn’t really start paying attention to the streamer’s interactive output until 2018. Black Mirror Special Criticized: Bandersnatch. The technology behind these early choose-your-own-adventure productions was later used to create approximately Around twenty different shows and filmsincluding those based on Jurassic World, Carmen San Diego and Boss Baby. And almost all of these interactive titles will be removed from Netflix on December 2.

On November 5, The Verge confirmed with Netflix that 20 of the 24 previously produced specials and interactive shows would no longer be available after December 1. The only four that will remain on the service after the purge will be Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, as well as Unbreakable. Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. Reverend, Ranveer vs. Wild with Bear Grylls and You vs. Wild.

“The technology served its purpose, but is now limited as we focus on technology efforts in other areas,” a Netflix spokesperson told The Verge.

It’s no surprise that Netflix is ​​removing these interactive specials from the service. In January this was confirmed by Mike Verdu, Netflix’s video game boss, that the company no longer produced interactive titles. Additionally, this interactive Puss In Book special from 2017 was apparently deleted months ago without many people noticing.

Meanwhile, Netflix is ​​also pulling out of video game production after spending a lot of money and time trying to break into the industry. At the end of October, Netflix quietly closes its major AAA game studioTeam Blue, after only two years and with nothing to show for it. And after firing these developers, Netflix is ​​now, days later,touting plans to use generative AI to create games. I can’t wait for Netflix to abandon this plan in a year or two, lay off more people, and try another pivot to gaming.

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