At GamesCom 2024, Netflix Games announced Squid Game: Unleashed, a new mobile multiplayer battle royale inspired by the hit Korean series Squid Game. In the game, players compete in a brutal contest, facing deadly challenges from the show and new ones based on childhood games. While the exact release date hasn’t been revealed, the game is expected to launch soon.
Squid Game: Unleashed will feature ragdoll physics and cartoon violence, adding a playful twist to the intense gameplay. It’s part of Netflix’s broader push into gaming, which includes creating its first in-house game studio in Helsinki, led by former Zynga and EA executive Marko Lastikka. Netflix is expanding its game library, with titles like Before Your Eyes and Into the Breach already available.
The game will be released on mobile platforms through the Netflix Mobile App. Fans can also watch the first season of Squid Game on Netflix, with season 2 debuting on December 26, 2024. The reality show based on the series is also streaming on Netflix. The announcement trailer is below.
