The original founders of Boss Fight Entertainment have relaunched their studio as an independent operation called Bossfight. After Netflix shuttered the team in 2025, the core leadership regrouped in Texas to build games on their own terms. The studio is now run by CEO David Rippy, Chief Product Officer Bill Jackson, and COO Scott Winsett, the same trio that led the original venture.
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From Mobile Hits to Netflix and Back
Boss Fight Entertainment started in 2013 as a mobile-focused developer in the U.S., earning attention with Dungeon Boss, a free-to-play title that built a dedicated audience. The studio's track record caught Netflix's eye during the streaming giant's expansion into gaming, leading to an acquisition in 2022. Under Netflix's ownership, the team shipped Squid Game: Unleashed in December 2024, timed to coincide with the show's second season. The game pulled in over 10 million downloads in its first month, making it one of Netflix's biggest mobile releases. But when new leadership at Netflix pivoted toward party games, narrative experiences, kids' titles, and mainstream franchises, the studio was closed despite that success.
What's Next for the Relaunched Studio
Bossfight is now working on a new project targeting both PC and mobile, though specifics haven't been shared yet. Rippy framed the relaunch as a chance to reassemble the original team and get back to the studio's founding vision. Winsett explained that Bossfight will keep a small core team in-house and lean on external partners for production scale, a structure meant to preserve creative flexibility while still delivering polished games. It's a bet that independence will let them move faster and take more risks than they could inside a larger company.
Where Former Team Members Landed
Not everyone from Boss Fight Entertainment followed the founders. Some former staff launched Sunwise Games, another independent studio building original IP. The return of Rippy, Jackson, and Winsett as Bossfight fits a pattern of veteran developers leaving corporate structures to start fresh. The real test will be whether the team can deliver another hit like Squid Game: Unleashed without Netflix's resources or platform reach.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who founded Bossfight?
The studio was founded by the original Boss Fight Entertainment leadership: CEO David Rippy, Chief Product Officer Bill Jackson, and COO Scott Winsett.
What happened to Boss Fight Entertainment?
Netflix closed the studio in 2025 after shifting its gaming priorities toward different genres and audiences.
What games did Boss Fight Entertainment release?
The studio made Dungeon Boss and Squid Game: Unleashed. The latter launched in December 2024 and hit 10 million downloads within a month.
What is Bossfight working on now?
The team is building a new game for PC and mobile, but hasn't shared details about the project yet.
Where is Bossfight located?
The studio is based in Texas, where the original founders have regrouped to operate independently.
Are there other studios from former Boss Fight Entertainment staff?
Yes. Some former team members started Sunwise Games, an independent studio working on new IP.
