Squid Game: Unleashed – Release Date & Trailer Revealed

Netflix Games' highly anticipated mobile adaptation of the hit series, Squid Game: Unleashed, finally has a release date: December 17th! A new trailer showcases the bloody, action-packed gameplay players can expect. Available for iOS and Android, the game promises a thrilling, albeit darkly humorous, take on the original show's deadly contests.

Netflix's track record with game adaptations has been mixed, but Squid Game: Unleashed aims to be a standout. It pits players against friends and strangers in iconic (and some new) scenarios from the show, capitalizing on the immense popularity of Hwang Don-hyuk's creation. The game's release, just before Season 2 debuts on December 26th, is a clever strategic move. Pre-registration is now open!

The irony of a show about dehumanization and exploitative death games being transformed into a multiplayer battle arena isn't lost on anyone. However, from a purely business perspective, it's a shrewd move. Netflix seems to have recognized the potential of engaging a dedicated multiplayer audience to retain subscribers, even if they aren't consistently drawn to their streaming content.

In the meantime, consider checking out other new releases, such as the highly-rated gardening sim, Honey Grove, reviewed favorably by Jack Brassel.