Squid Game Returns: Release Date Announced with New Gameplay Video

Netflix Games' highly anticipated mobile adaptation, Squid Game: Unleashed, finally has a release date: December 17th! A new trailer showcases the thrilling, violent gameplay players can expect.

The game will be available for iOS and Android. Netflix's track record with game adaptations of its original series has been mixed. While some, like the Stranger Things pixel-art adventure, have been successful, others haven't resonated as widely. However, Squid Game: Unleashed promises a different approach, focusing on action and violence.

This multiplayer battle royale pits players against friends and strangers in iconic (and some new) death game scenarios from the show. The game's release, just before Season 2 of the show premieres on December 26th, is strategically timed to capitalize on the franchise's popularity. Pre-registration is open now!

A Curious Adaptation

The irony of a show about the dehumanization and exploitation of individuals being adapted into a competitive multiplayer game isn't lost on anyone. However, from a purely business perspective, it's a shrewd move. Netflix appears to be recognizing the potential of dedicated multiplayer games to retain subscribers, even those who might not engage with all of their streaming content.

While you wait for the game's launch, consider checking out other recent releases. Jack Brassel's positive review of the relaxing gardening sim, Honey Grove, is worth a look.