Netflix Games' Squid Game: Unleashed Gets a December Release Date
The highly anticipated mobile game adaptation of Netflix's hit series, Squid Game: Unleashed, finally has a release date. A new trailer showcasing the game's violent action accompanies the announcement. Prepare for carnage when 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, Squid Game: Unleashed promises a different experience.
This multiplayer battle royale pits players against friends and strangers in the chilling death games from the show, albeit with a more lighthearted approach. Whether this is a positive or negative aspect depends on individual preferences, but it undeniably leverages the original series' immense popularity.
The game features iconic scenarios from the show, along with some new additions. Launching just before the December 26th release of Squid Game season two, Squid Game: Unleashed could be a major success for Netflix. Pre-registration is available now!
The irony of adapting a show about the dehumanization of individuals and the exploitation of their deaths for entertainment into a multiplayer game is certainly noteworthy. However, from a purely objective standpoint, it's a logical move. Netflix seems to have recognized the potential of a dedicated multiplayer audience to retain user engagement, even if some streaming content fails to capture their interest.
While you wait for the game's release, consider checking out other new releases, such as the critically acclaimed gardening simulator, Honey Grove, reviewed favorably by Jack Brassel.