Netflix Is Launching Its First MMO Spirit Crossing Later This Year

Netflix is venturing into the MMO realm with Spirit Crossing, a charming life-sim developed by Spry Fox, announced at GDC 2025. Fans of Spry Fox's previous titles, like Cozy Grove and Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, will recognize the warm pastel visuals, soothing soundtrack, and emphasis on community over competition.

What We Know About Netflix's *Spirit Crossing*

Explore a vast world, build and decorate homes, and cultivate a thriving village alongside others. Gather resources, ride whimsical creatures, join lively dance parties, and simply relax with friends.

Visually, Spirit Crossing draws inspiration from Studio Ghibli, French comics, and even a touch of modern art styles like Corporate Memphis. The timeless and familiar aesthetic aims to create a space where players will want to settle in for years to come.

The game features a unique in-game calendar system impacting progression. Planted trees won't instantly grow; it'll take three to six real-world months to cultivate a full orchard. This slow-paced, long-term design echoes Spry Fox's experiments in Cozy Grove.

Meaningful connections are central to Spirit Crossing, a core tenet of Spry Fox's design philosophy. Studio co-founder David Edery envisions the game as a place transforming strangers into friends.

Netflix recently released a captivating trailer for Spirit Crossing. Check it out!

Sign Up for the Closed Alpha

Netflix and Spry Fox are currently accepting applications for a closed alpha test of Spirit Crossing. Visit the official closed alpha page to register for early access.

The game is slated for release later this year. In the meantime, read our next article on The Great Sneeze, a playful puzzle adventure transforming classic art, now available.