Netflix ventures into the MMO genre with Spirit Crossing, a serene life-sim crafted by Spry Fox, revealed at GDC 2025. Fans of Spry Fox’s titles like Cozy Grove and Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit can anticipate soft pastel aesthetics, calming soundtracks, and a focus on community over rivalry.

What to Expect from Netflix’s Spirit Crossing

Players will roam a sprawling world, constructing and decorating homes while nurturing a vibrant village alongside others. Gather resources, ride whimsical creatures, join lively dance parties, or simply relax with friends.

Drawing inspiration from Studio Ghibli, French comics, and contemporary art styles like Corporate Memphis, Spirit Crossing offers a timeless, inviting aesthetic that feels both fresh and familiar, encouraging players to linger for years.

The game introduces a distinctive in-game calendar system that shapes progression. For instance, planted trees take three to six real-world months to mature into harvestable orchards, echoing the deliberate, patient design seen in Spry Fox’s Cozy Grove.

Building meaningful relationships is central to the experience, reflecting Spry Fox’s long-standing design ethos. Studio co-founder David Edery envisions Spirit Crossing as a space where strangers forge lasting friendships.

Netflix recently released a captivating trailer for Spirit Crossing. Check it out to see its charm in action.

Join the Closed Alpha

Netflix and Spry Fox are now accepting sign-ups for a closed alpha test of Spirit Crossing. Interested players can visit the official page to register for early access.

The game is slated to launch later this year. In the meantime, explore our coverage of The Great Sneeze, a whimsical puzzle adventure transforming classic art, available now.