Squid Game: Unleashed Video Game Premieres at Gamescom
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Squid Game: Unleashed, an upcoming video game based on the hit series Squid Game. The trailer debuted during Gamescom’s Opening Night and offers a glimpse into the challenges players will face, including familiar ones like Red Light/Green Light and new, more perilous games.
The game, which supports up to 32 players, will be available through Netflix Games later this year. Alongside this, Netflix also showcased footage from Monument Valley 3.
Squid Game’s Return and Netflix’s Gaming Expansion
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has announced that the highly anticipated second season will premiere on December 26, 2024, with a third and final season set for next year.
Squid Game: Unleashed is developed by Boss Fight, a studio acquired by Netflix in 2022. The game captures the essence of the series with its unique challenges, presented in a playful, polygonal style.
Netflix has been investing heavily in its gaming arm, with nearly 80 games currently in development, many of which draw from its extensive library of intellectual properties. This move signals Netflix’s ambition to disrupt the gaming industry as it continues to expand beyond traditional streaming.
Squid Game: Unleashed could be a significant step forward in Netflix’s gaming journey, adding another layer to the franchise’s global appeal.
As the gaming world eagerly anticipates the release, fans of the show can look forward to experiencing the tension and thrills of Squid Game in an interactive format, all while Netflix strengthens its position in the gaming sector.
