As reported by HashNews, streaming giant Netflix has announced the acquisition of Ready Player Me, a metaverse identity platform backed by a16z, to further enhance its TV and gaming experiences. The acquisition terms and amount remain undisclosed. Ready Player Me will cease operations on January 31, 2026, with its team fully integrated into Netflix. Ready Player Me previously raised a total of $72 million, with investors including Roblox co-founder David Baszucki, Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, and GitHub co-founder Tom Preston-Werner.
Netflix Acquires Ready Player Me to Enhance TV and Gaming Experiences
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Netflix acquires Ready Player Me, a metaverse news platform, to boost TV and gaming features. The deal terms are not disclosed. Ready Player Me will shut down by January 31, 2026, with its team joining Netflix. The firm raised $72 million, backed by David Baszucki, Justin Kan, and Tom Preston-Werner. The move aligns with growing on-chain news and metaverse trends.
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