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Avowed Director Carrie Patel Joins Netflix's Night School

5/20/2025

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Carrie Patel, the visionary game director behind Avowed, has embarked on a new adventure after 12 years at Obsidian Entertainment, joining Night School, the Netflix-owned studio celebrated for Oxenfree. While Netflix's gaming ambitions have waned, Patel's leap hints at a desire for creative freedom within a smaller team. The reasons behind her departure remain a mystery.

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Carrie Patel, the visionary game director behind Avowed, has embarked on a new adventure after 12 years at Obsidian Entertainment, joining Night School, the Netflix-owned studio celebrated for Oxenfree. While Netflix's gaming ambitions have waned, Patel's leap hints at a desire for creative freedom within a smaller team. The reasons behind her departure remain a mystery.