After announcing his departure from Microsoft, Halo Infinite’s former head of creative Joseph Staten has now joined Netflix to build a new game for the platform.
According to The Verge, Staten will serve as the creative director for a “brand-new AAA multiplatform game” at Netflix.
Staten broke the news in a short Twitter thread today, although he didn’t share any specific details about the new game.
“In my work life, there’s nothing I love more than collaborating with others to build worlds filled with iconic characters, deep mysteries, and endless adventures,” Staten tweeted.
“So today, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined @Netflix Games as Creative Director for a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP. Let’s go!”
So today, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined @Netflix Games as Creative Director for a brand-new AAA multiplatform game and original IP. Let’s go! 2/2
— Joseph Staten (@joestaten)
While Netflix has not issued any official comment regarding the news, this could mark a major turning point for the video-streaming giant.
The company has been investing heavily in the gaming category, and already has a handful of games in development, with plans to offer a cloud gaming service like Google Stadia.
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