Squid Game: Unleashed

Squid Game: Unleashed is expanding its content to include elements from the newly released Season 2 on Netflix. This collaboration between Netflix’s show and game teams will make sure both the game and the new season launch at the same time. This will create a more connected experience for fans and players. The game will introduce new characters and challenges that reflect what happens in the second season, letting players step into the roles of familiar characters and tackle situations similar to those in the show.

There will also be a Watch Along feature that encourages viewers to watch the series by giving them in-game rewards for completing each episode. This should bring more attention to the show and also back to the game as the season players are out. The show is very popular and new content may help bring Netflix Games the recognition that GTA couldn't.

All Season 2 Characters Coming To Squid Game: Unleashed

New Skins Coming To The Game

Three new characters from Season 2 of Squid Game will be added to Squid Game: Unleashed. First up, on January 3, 2025, players can play as Geum-Ja (Player 149), a devoted mother who entered the games to help a family member. She has a chance to start each level with a dodgeball, giving her a special advantage. All the characters coming will have a special advantage, like the dodgeball, but players will likely have to level their character up, since current characters with abilities have that requirement.

Next, on January 9, 2025, Thanos (Player 230), a popular rapper who became well-known on a competition show, will join Squid Game Unleashed. He's motivated to win and has a special ability to use shields, which is a huge boost, especially when playing against others. Finally, on January 16, 2025, Yong-Sik (Player 007), Geum-Ja's son, who struggles with debt, will be included. He's known for his gambling habits andcan start each game with fireworks, which can create chaos in the arena.

Each of these characters brings something new to the game but also links the series with the gaming experience. The characters are more like skins for players, but their character abilities are really helpful. There is also a chance that more characters will come in the future, making Squid Game Unleashed a lot more diverse.

All Season 2 Games Coming To Squid Game: Unleashed

What New Competition Are Coming

A new game inspired by Squid Game Season 2 is called Mingle, which will be available on January 3, 2025, in Squid Game: Unleashed. This map recreates the tense atmosphere of one of the season's challenges. In Mingle, players have to quickly find safe rooms to avoid being eliminated. However, one less player in the end means one less competitor, so it's important to watch out for other players who can eliminate them, too.

Mingle has players enter a carousel, which spins as a song plays. There's a limited number of rooms, and the rooms don't lock until the round is over, leaving room for fighting. In the show, once the song stops, the number of people that must be in a group is announced. Since the game doesn't have nearly as many players per competition, it will likely just have one person per room. Mingle sounds like it will be one of the best games in Squid Game Unleashed.

A special event called The Dalgona Mash Up Collection will include three games inspired by Mingle, which should give a lot more diversity in gameplay. While not all challenges from Season 2 are turning into playable maps, elements from those challenges will likely influence the game in various ways, including through existing modes, events, characters, and collections.

When New Content Comes To Squid Game: Unleashed

Start Date For Squid Game Unleashed Season 2

The release of Squid Game Season 2 on Netflix already brought updates to Squid Game: Unleashed. However, a lot more new content for Squid Game: Unleashed will arrive in a phased rollout starting January 3, 2025. While the game is free for everyone, the best way to get the new content is through Netflix's Watch Along reward system. This lets players earn in-game rewards for watching episodes of Season 2. The more episodes players watch, the more rewards they'll get.

Reward 1 - 15,000 Cash. Free, requires 0 episodes watched
Reward 2 - 20 Wild Tokens. Watch one episode
Reward 3 - 20,000 Cash. Watch a second episode
Reward 4 - 25 Wild Tokens. Watch a third episode
Reward 5 - 25,000 Cash. Watch a fourth episode
Reward 6 - 50 Wild Tokens. Watch a fifth episode
Reward 7 - 50,000 Cash. Watch a sixth episode
Reward 8 - Binni Binge-Watcher Outfit. Watch a seventh episode

The other content will be coming on January 3, 2025. New characters and game modes inspired by Season 2 will be added to Squid Game Unleashed. Alongside the new characters, there will be special in-game events where players can participate in challenges to earn rewards. The Dalgona Mash Up Collection Event will run from January 3 to January 9, followed by Thanos’ Red Light Challenge from January 9 to January 14.