Squid Game: Unleashed is celebrating the release of season two with a wave of fresh content! Get ready for new characters, a brand-new map, and exciting challenges. Plus, earn exclusive rewards just by watching the new episodes on Netflix!
Netflix's surprising decision to offer Squid Game: Unleashed free to all players, subscribers and non-subscribers alike, before the holidays, has paid off. Now, with this new content drop, they're cleverly incentivizing viewers to engage with both the game and the show.
What's in store for players? Starting January 3rd, a new map inspired by the Mingle mini-game from Squid Game season two will be added. Three new playable avatars will also debut throughout January: Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik, and Thanos (the rapper, not the Avenger!).
Geum-Ja and Thanos will each have special in-game events on January 3rd and 9th respectively, offering players a chance to unlock them. And for those who watch the new season, there are even more rewards! Watching episodes of Squid Game season two earns in-game Cash and Wild Tokens. Watching up to seven episodes unlocks the stylish Binni Binge-Watcher outfit!
Here's the January content schedule for Squid Game: Unleashed:
- January 3rd: The Mingle map launches alongside Geum-Ja. The Dalgona Mash Up Collection Event runs until the 9th, challenging players to complete Mingle-inspired mini-games and collect Dalgona tins.
- January 9th: Thanos joins the roster, with his own recruitment event: Thanos’ Red Light Challenge. Eliminate players using knives to unlock him; this event runs until the 14th.
- January 16th: Yong-Sik arrives as the final new character in this update.
Squid Game: Unleashed is proving to be a significant step for Netflix's gaming ambitions. The free-to-play model was a bold move, but rewarding Netflix subscribers while driving viewership is a shrewd strategy that strengthens the connection between the game and the show itself.
