After Netflix Shutdown, Boss Fight Ent.'s Team Form Sunwise

In a powerful display of resilience and team unity, 26 developers from the recently shuttered Boss Fight Entertainment have banded together to launch a new independent studio, Sunwise Games. The team, which was previously part of Netflix’s internal gaming division, decided to stay united rather than scattering across the industry after the streaming giant closed their Allen, Texas-based studio in October 2025. Now expanded to a workforce of 30 with select new hires, Sunwise Games is positioning itself as a stable, senior-led outfit in a market currently plagued by volatility and layoffs. The new studio is led by Founder and CEO Irin Berry, a former lead game engineer at Boss Fight, alongside Studio Head Edwardian Taylor. 

According to a LinkedIn post by Berry, the decision to form Sunwise was driven by a desire to preserve the rare chemistry the team had built over years of working at Boss Fight Entertainment. Berry emphasized that the core group trusted one another and understood how to collaborate at scale, noting that "instead of scattering, 26 of us chose to stay together and keep building." This move allows the studio to bypass the typical "storming and forming" restructuring pains that often slow down new ventures. 

Sunwise Games has outlined a clear philosophy of "discipline over hype" and builds ambitious, driven games that respect players' time. Leadership is aiming to build a sustainable business model rather than chasing short-term trends. With years of industry experience per developer, the team is currently deep in development on its debut project, as reported by gamesindustry.biz. 

Described as a "PC-first" title, their upcoming game will focus on systems-driven gameplay, player mastery, and deep progression. While specific details remain under wraps, Berry confirmed the studio is committed to "respectful monetization" and creating long-term depth for players.

The Legacy of Boss Fight Entertainment

The formation of Sunwise comes in the wake of the controversial closure of Boss Fight Entertainment by Netflix late last year. Netflix had originally acquired the studio in March 2022 to bolster its internal development capabilities. The shutdown was particularly surprising given the studio's recent track record; Boss Fight was responsible for Squid Game: Unleashed, which became a massive commercial success. 

According to Berry, the game topped free action game charts globally and reached tens of millions of players worldwide in its first months. Despite this, Netflix dissolved the studio as part of a strategic pivot toward party games and IP-driven narratives. This move reportedly also mirrored other cuts at Netflix's "Team Blue" AAA studio.

Sunwise Games aims to stand apart from the instability rocking the broader gaming landscape, which has seen recent cuts at major studios like Funcom and Cloud Chamber. By retaining its core talent pool and focusing entirely on development, the team hopes to create a sustainable future. 

Berry described the new venture as "intentionally small" and "structured for sustainability rather than rapid scale," signaling that Sunwise represents the future the team wants to build in the industry, one where craft and cohesion take precedence over corporate restructuring.