Netflix Games' highly anticipated mobile title, Squid Game: Unleashed, finally has a release date! A new trailer showcases the brutal, yet amusing, gameplay awaiting players.
Squid Game: Unleashed launches on iOS and Android on December 17th.
Netflix's track record with game adaptations of its hit shows has been mixed. While some, like the Stranger Things pixel-art adventure, have been successful, others haven't resonated as well. However, Squid Game: Unleashed, with its action-packed and violent gameplay, promises to be a different story.
This multiplayer game pits players against friends and strangers in the iconic, deadly contests from the original series, but with a more lighthearted twist. Whether this approach works will depend on individual preferences, but it clearly aims to leverage the immense popularity of Hwang Don-hyuk's show.
Featuring both classic and new scenarios, Squid Game: Unleashed could become a major hit for Netflix. Its release just before Season 2 of the show (December 26th) is a clever strategic move. Pre-registration is available now!
CalamariThe irony of a show about the dehumanization and exploitation of individuals being adapted into a multiplayer battle game is undeniable. However, from a purely objective standpoint, it's a logical move. Netflix seems to have recognized the potential of a dedicated multiplayer audience to retain user engagement, even if some streaming content fails to connect.
While you wait for the game's release, consider checking out other new releases. Jack Brassel's enthusiastic review of the relaxing gardening simulator, Honey Grove, is highly recommended.
