<ul><li>Carrie Patel, game director of Avowed, has departed Obsidian Entertainment after 12 years to join Night School, the Netflix-owned studio behind Oxenfree games.</li><li>Night School, known for its hit game Oxenfree, was acquired by Netflix in 2021 as its first studio acquisition, signaling Netflix's initial entry into the gaming industry.</li><li>Despite initial gaming ambitions, Netflix has faced setbacks like closing a gaming studio and leadership changes, while Night School saw layoffs in February 2025, though Netflix affirmed its commitment to the studio's broader strategy.</li><li>Patel's transition from Obsidian to Night School raises questions about her motivations, with speculations on whether it was driven by creative opportunities with a smaller team or other factors, as details about her new role and projects at Night School remain undisclosed.</li></ul>

Avowed director Carrie Patel leaves Obsidian after 12 years to join the Netflix studio behind Oxenfree

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