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Netflix, Ubisoft announce plans to create three mobile games
MUMBAI: OTT platform Netflix and Ubisoft have announced plans to create three mobile games from game franchises to Netflix, starting in 2023. Announced at Ubisoft’s annual digital event Ubisoft Forward, the three games will expand on the Valiant Hearts, Mighty Quest and Assassin’s Creed universes, and will be available exclusively on mobile to Netflix members around the world with no ads or in-app purchases.
A new Valiant Hearts game, sequel to Ubisoft’s game Valiant Hearts: The Great War, is directed by the original core team and will retain the same DNA while featuring a new story. It will be available to Netflix members in January 2023.
After The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot mobile game, The Mighty Quest will come to Netflix in 2023 with a new game. This time, the game will draw inspiration from the roguelike genre to deliver an experience that celebrates the series’ premiere hack-and-slash combat in a fresh and highly replayable format.
And for Assassin’s Creed fans, they will be able to immerse themselves in the Assassin’s Creed universe on Netflix in more than one way. In addition to the previously announced live-action series, an all-new mobile game is being developed exclusively for Netflix.
“We’re thrilled to work with Ubisoft, whose track record creating memorable worlds for fans is unmatched. This partnership will provide our members with exclusive access to some of the most exciting game franchises as we continue to build a catalogue of great mobile games for our members around the world,” said Netflix’s vice president Games Mike Verdu.
“As we continue to create great experiences on all platforms, we’re glad to be partnering with such an innovative and creative partner as Netflix. I believe that this partnership will be a great opportunity for Netflix members to further explore our worlds and universes on mobile” said Ubisoft chief mobile officer Jean-Michel Detoc.
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Netflix raises US subscription prices again across all plans
Second hike in a year pushes premium tier to top of market pricing
NEW YORK: Netflix has raised its subscription prices in the United States once again, marking its second increase in just over a year as it looks to fund a growing slate of content and new formats.
The revised pricing, updated on 26 March, lifts costs across all tiers. The ad-supported plan now stands at $8.99 per month, up from $7.99, while the standard ad-free plan rises to $19.99 from $17.99. The premium tier, which includes 4K and spatial audio, now costs $26.99, making it the most expensive standalone streaming plan currently available.
Extra member fees have also gone up, with ad-supported add-ons increasing to $7.99 and ad-free slots to $9.99. New users will see the revised rates immediately, while existing subscribers will get a notification and a roughly 30-day window before the changes take effect.
Notably, while prices are climbing, the features across plans remain unchanged, with no additions to screens, resolution or user benefits.
The move comes after a strong growth phase for Netflix, which added nearly 20 million subscribers in 2025 despite earlier price hikes. The streamer had also explored a potential $83 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery before stepping back to focus on organic expansion.
With subscriber momentum still intact, Netflix appears confident that audiences will continue to stay tuned, even as the cost of streaming keeps edging upwards.
