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, calming music, 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 adorable creatures, join 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 design aims for a timeless and familiar feel, creating a space players might want to inhabit for years.

The game features a unique in-game calendar system impacting progression. Planted trees won't instantly grow; they'll take three to six real-world months to mature into a harvestable orchard. This long-term, slow-paced approach mirrors Spry Fox's experimentation in Cozy Grove.

Meaningful connections are central to the design. Studio co-founder David Edery envisions Spirit Crossing 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 participate early.

The game's full release is slated for later this year. In the meantime, read our next feature on The Great Sneeze, a playful puzzle adventure now available.