Netflix Games' Squid Game: Unleashed Gets a Release Date and New Trailer
The highly anticipated mobile game adaptation of Netflix's hit series, Squid Game: Unleashed, finally has a release date. A new trailer showcases the bloody action players can expect.
Squid Game: Unleashed launches on iOS and Android on December 17th.
Netflix's track record with game adaptations of its original series is mixed. While some, like the Stranger Things pixel-art adventure, have been successful, others haven't resonated as widely. However, for fans craving action and violence, Squid Game: Unleashed promises a thrilling experience.
This multiplayer battle pits players against friends and strangers in a recreation of the iconic, deadly games from the show, albeit with a more playful tone. Whether this approach succeeds depends on individual perspectives, but it undeniably leverages the original series' popularity.
The game features familiar scenarios alongside new challenges. Squid Game: Unleashed, arriving just before Season 2 of the show (December 26th), has the potential to be a major success for Netflix. Pre-registration is available now!
CalamariThe irony of a show about the dehumanization of individuals and the exploitation of their deaths for entertainment being adapted into a multiplayer game is certainly noteworthy. However, from a purely objective standpoint, the adaptation makes strategic sense. It seems Netflix has recognized the potential of a dedicated multiplayer audience to retain users, even if they don't engage with all of its streaming content.
While you wait for the game's release, consider checking out other new releases. Jack Brassel's positive review of the relaxing gardening simulator, Honey Grove, is worth a look.