September 17, 2024, 8:02 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Netflix is planning to cancel its most successful series soon. But fans can already look forward to a “Squid Game” video game.
Over the course of the company’s history, Netflix has already undergone a drastic transformation from DVD rental to the world’s largest streaming service. Numerous new films and series are now released on the platform every month, catering to all tastes. But that’s not all: the company has also been involved in the gaming sector for some time now. So it makes sense to directly exploit their own streaming hits, for example, with a Squid Game video game.
‘Squid Game’ video game presented at Gamescom 2024
Numerous new products were presented at the Opening Night Live of Gamescom 2024. Series fans are sure to have been delighted by the video footage of the soon-to-be-released Squid Game video game. Its official title is Squid Game: Unleashed, and Netflix has recently released the first trailer. It provides an accurate impression of the gameplay and design:
As it says on the accompanying homepage, the Squid Game video game is to be a battle royal in multiplayer mode. This means that the game is played until only one player remains. Naturally, this takes place online, with friends or other players. Of course, deadly obstacles familiar from the series will not be missing. Additionally, new challenges are promised, all inspired by classic children’s games.
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When is the “Squid Game” video game coming?
This is not the first time that the title has been given a spin-off in a completely different form. There has previously been a reality show based on the series. Squid Game: Unleashed will be a mobile game for the Netflix app on Android and iOS, but there is no specific release date yet. Both the trailer and the website only mention that it will be released soon. The US industry magazine “Variety” claims to have learned that the game will be released in conjunction with the second season of Squid Game. Its launch is scheduled for December 26, 2024. However, it is still unknown whether this date also applies to Unleashed.
The first season of Squid Game is the most-watched Netflix series to date. As of August 18, 2024, it has been viewed 265.2 million times, with more than 2.2 billion minutes streamed. The second season’s release is anticipated to further increase the title’s lead. However, Squid Game will come to an end with season 3. Netflix has only recently made this surprising announcement.