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Netflix Unveils Exclusive “Unhinged” Game June 30 ?

6/25/2026

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Netflix Launches Unhinged

Netflix will release Unhinged on June 30, 2026, exclusively through its ad-free Netflix Games platform.
Night School Studio developed the game starring Zoë Kravitz (Ava), Sadie Sink (Claire) and Troy Baker (Ben).
Players scan a code and use their phone as a controller to move Ava’s flashlight.
Standard Mode adds a timer that forces actions and restarts at last checkpoint, while Story Mode removes the timer and death for a 20–50-minute narrative.

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Krankel Debuts Unhinged

Sean Krankel’s Oxenfree released Unhinged as its first Netflix-hosted game.
In the game, the player’s phone functions as Ava’s device for calls, texts and flashlight direction.
The reviewer completed the 20-40-minute story in about 30 minutes and plans to let his non-gamer wife try it after the June 30 release.
IGN executive editor Ryan McCaffrey urged fans to discuss Unhinged on Twitter @DMC_Ryan, noting his North Jersey “Taylor ham” background.

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Netflix Unveils Unhinged

Netflix announced Unhinged as its first first-person horror game, shifting from prior interactive live-action titles.
Director Sam Warner said the game is inspired by Nintendo Wii and DS and uses mobile play.
Casting Troy Baker, Sadie Sink and Zoe Kravitz shows Netflix’s plan to blend stars with gaming talent.
Developers aim for branching narratives to boost subscriber engagement as Tencent disclosed exits from several gaming studios, underscoring market shifts.

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Netflix Launches Unhinged

Netflix will release Unhinged on June 30, 2026, exclusively through its ad-free Netflix Games platform.
Night School Studio developed the game starring Zoë Kravitz (Ava), Sadie Sink (Claire) and Troy Baker (Ben).
Players scan a code and use their phone as a controller to move Ava’s flashlight.
Standard Mode adds a timer that forces actions and restarts at last checkpoint, while Story Mode removes the timer and death for a 20–50-minute narrative.

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