Netflix is venturing into the MMO genre with the announcement of Spirit Crossing, a cozy life-simulation game developed by Spry Fox, unveiled at GDC 2025. If you're familiar with Spry Fox's previous titles like Cozy Grove and Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, you can anticipate a game filled with warm pastel visuals, soothing music, and a strong emphasis on fostering connections rather than competition.

Here’s What We Know About Netflix Spirit Crossing

Spirit Crossing invites players to explore a vast world, build and decorate homes, and cultivate a thriving village alongside others. Activities include gathering resources, riding fluffy creatures, joining dance parties, and simply enjoying time with friends.

The game's visual style draws inspiration from Studio Ghibli, French comics, and even modern art like Corporate Memphis, aiming to create a timeless and inviting atmosphere where players feel at home for years to come.

A unique feature of Spirit Crossing is its in-game calendar system, which influences progression. For instance, trees you plant will take three to six real-world months to mature into a harvestable orchard, reflecting the slow-paced, long-term design philosophy Spry Fox explored in Cozy Grove.

The game emphasizes forming meaningful connections, a core element of Spry Fox's design ethos. Studio co-founder David Edery has expressed his vision for Spirit Crossing to be a space that transforms strangers into friends.

Netflix has released a trailer for Spirit Crossing, showcasing its charming and captivating world. You can watch it here:

Sign Up for the Closed Alpha

Currently, Netflix and Spry Fox are inviting players to participate in a closed alpha test for Spirit Crossing. If you're eager to experience the game early, you can sign up on the official closed alpha test page.

Spirit Crossing is set to launch later this year. In the meantime, don't miss our next feature on The Great Sneeze, which turns classic art into a playful puzzle adventure, available now.