Netflix Games' Squid Game: Unleashed Gets a Release Date – and a Bloody Trailer!
Squid Game: Unleashed, the upcoming mobile game adaptation exclusive to Netflix Games, has a release date: December 17th! A new trailer showcases the violent, yet amusing, gameplay awaiting players.
Netflix's track record with 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 broadly. However, for fans craving action and violence, Squid Game: Unleashed promises a thrilling experience.
The game pits players against friends and strangers in a recreation of the iconic, deadly contest from the show, but with a lighter, more playful tone. This approach may be divisive, depending on individual perspectives on the source material, but it clearly aims to capitalize on the immense popularity of Hwang Don-hyuk's series.
Featuring both classic and new scenarios from the show, Squid Game: Unleashed could be a major success for Netflix. Its launch just before the December 26th premiere of season two is strategic. Pre-registration is open now for iOS and Android!
CalamariThe irony of a show about dehumanization and the exploitation of death for entertainment being adapted into a multiplayer battle game isn't lost on anyone. However, from a purely objective standpoint, it's a logical move. It seems Netflix has finally 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 sim, Honey Grove, is highly recommended.