Netflix will remove most of its interactive titles next month – now’s the time to play them before they’re gone
You have until December 1 to play all of Netflix’s interactive titles
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Netflixwill remove nearly all of its interactive shows and movies on December 1, which means now’s the time to take advantage of your subscription and actually play them before they’re gone.
The best streaming serviceconfirmed the news toThe Verge, where they revealed that only four out of the 24 Interactive Specials will remain. These areBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch,Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend,Ranveer vs. Wild with Bear Grylls, andYou vs. Wild.
I remember playing one of Netflix’s first interactive moviesBlack Mirror: Bandersnatchback in 2018, and being both fascinated and frightened by the dark turns in this next level storytelling. The removal of the titles marks a disappointing end to a new form of engaging narrative experiences for audiences.
In addition to interactive specials, such asJurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden AdventureandBarbie Epic Road Trip,Netflix also made other interactive forms of content, includingquizzes, a daily trivia series,whichwe unfortunately found boring,and a trivia game you could play with a friend. Given the limited amount of titles available in this format and the lack of variety, it suggests that they weren’t a success for the streamer.
What interactive specials will be leaving Netflix?
Netflix’s first interactive stories were released in 2017:Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale, Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe PileandStretch Armstrong: The Breakout. However,Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Taleseems to have disappeared from the streamer.
It’s a shame to see these various interactive titles removed from the streaming platform as they cater to a wide audience. Netflix’s latest titleChoose Love,is an interactive rom-com where you choose your own romantic adventure, meanwhileEscape the Undertakerdelves into the world of WWE. There’s also specials based off franchises likeCarmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal, The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!,andCaptain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama.
“The technology served its purpose, but is now limiting as we focus on technological efforts in other areas,” spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher told The Verge.
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However, this news doesn’t mean that the streamer is straying away from interactive titles related to some of theirbest Netflix moviesandshows.On its visual novel app Netflix Stories, there are games based onmy favorite reality showsSelling SunsetandLove is Blind,as well as hit seriesOuter BanksandEmily in Paristhat you can still enjoy.
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
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