By Sagar Mankar 
Netflix has officially set December 17 as the release date for its highly anticipated mobile game, Squid Game: Unleashed.
Inspired by the record-breaking Korean drama-thriller Squid Game, which captivated audiences worldwide in 2021, the game promises to deliver a bloody and competitive gaming experience.
It will be available on the Netflix app, App Store, and Play Store, with pre-registration now open for eager players.
The game’s release is strategically timed just days ahead of the December 26 premiere of Squid Game Season 2, which will see the return of Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456).
A Sneak Peek Into Squid Game: Unleashed
The announcement came alongside a new trailer, showcasing a chaotic and violent gameplay style. Unlike the live-action show, the game features a cartoonish aesthetic, but it doesn’t shy away from graphic content. The trailer reveals player characters meeting brutal fates, including being flattened by buses, crushed by wrecking balls, and sliced apart by buzz saws. The latest footage highlights bloodier visuals, with deaths marked by striking red splat effects.
The gameplay revolves around a series of high-stakes challenges inspired by the original show, alongside new twists on classic childhood games. It is designed for up to 32 players, combining the tension and excitement of popular battle royale games like Fortnite and Fall Guys. Players compete to claim a virtual prize pool of 45.6 billion Korean won, echoing the show’s dramatic stakes.
Players can also customize their avatars with various outfits, animations, and emojis, making their experience both competitive and personalized. Additionally, power-ups and weapons add an extra layer of strategy, enabling players to gain an advantage over their rivals.
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Netflix’s Expanding Gaming Universe
Squid Game: Unleashed marks another step in Netflix’s growing portfolio of interactive gaming experiences. The company has been turning its hit series and films into games to engage fans on multiple platforms.
Another major project in the pipeline is Bloodline: A Rebel Moon Game, based on Zack Snyder’s sci-fi epic, Rebel Moon. This cooperative action game, slated for release in 2025, will let players choose unique character classes to reclaim their planet from oppressive forces. Developed by Super Evil Megacorp, known for titles like Vainglory and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, the game will also be exclusive to Netflix subscribers.
Squid Game: Unleashed is releasing on December 17 for the Netflix App, iOS and Android devices. Fans can pre-register now to unlock exclusive rewards when the game launches.
Watch the launch trailer for “Squid Game: Unleashed” below:
Attention players, Squid Game: Unleashed is coming December 17th. Pre-register NOW on the App Store and Google Play to unlock an exclusive skin at launch. The games are about to begin… Pre-register here: https://t.co/3RxY7wfGFG pic.twitter.com/WiT0lUKaCU
— Squid Game: Unleashed (@SquidUnleashed) November 19, 2024
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