[Netflix Announces Acquisition of Metaverse Identity Platform Ready Player Me] Netflix announced the acquisition of the metaverse identity platform Ready Player Me, backed by a16z. The specific acquisition amount and terms have not been disclosed. Ready Player Me will cease operations on January 31, 2026, and all team members will join Netflix. Ready Player Me had previously raised a total of approximately $72 million in funding, with investors including Roblox co-founder David Baszucki and Twitch co-founder Justin Kan.