Netflix Gives ‘Squid Game’ Fans Incentives in Their New Video Game

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As someone who’s been glued to my screen for every single episode of Squid Game since its debut, I can confidently say that this new video game is a dream come true! I mean, who wouldn’t want to live out their favorite scenes from the series, and maybe even earn some in-game rewards while I’m at it?

As you delve deeper into the world of Squid Game, your chances of reaping greater rewards increase – at least within the confines of the Netflix video game. The streaming giant is placing high stakes on the upcoming second season of its blockbuster South Korean series, and they’re optimistic that fans will immerse themselves in the show to stand a chance at winning big in the free-to-play video game adaptation as well.

For the first time ever in a gaming series (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter), Netflix is planning to offer in-game rewards when viewers finish binge-watching the second season of their new video game, Squid Game: Unleashed.

The newly launched mobile game, made available on December 17, 2024 by a streaming service, is temporarily free but may not stay so (as indicated by the streamer). Netflix has branded this game as “the ultimate Squid Game video game.” Fans of Squid Game can now demonstrate their passion for the series by playing the mobile game, thanks to exclusive skins and in-game prizes. However, it’s important to note that these rewards are exclusively for Netflix subscribers.

What’s The Deal With This New ‘Squid Game’ Video Game?

In summary, as you watch additional episodes of “Squid Game” on Netflix, you’ll earn more rewards within the related mobile game. Fans who finish the entire series can expect not only in-game currency (which is useful for purchasing items or character skins), but also a unique “Binge Watcher” skin as an added bonus.

As per the game’s director, Bill Jackson, “When you witness it, you will recognize how it was acquired. Interestingly, self-expression in Squid Game: Unleashed primarily occurs through selecting and personalizing each character. This is a fresh approach, exclusive to those who have watched the series, thereby underscoring your fandom even further.

It’s especially captivating to note that Jackson mentioned, “[In Squid Game season two], new games may surface which viewers haven’t seen yet, and some of these unseen games will also be incorporated into our own game.” This further emphasizes the interconnectedness between the series and the game, as elements from the show will find their way into our game following its broadcast.

The synopsis for Squid Game: Unleashed is as follows:

Get ready for intense, rapid-fire action and ruthless competition in this multiplayer battle royale game. Team up with friends (or foes) online and test your mettle to see if you can outlast and conquer every other competitor in each treacherous tournament. Expect lethal trials drawn from the series and fresh games based on nostalgic childhood activities, making each round an eerie journey back in time. Can you survive this playtime?

Netflix is heavily investing in the series, considering it has racked up billions of viewing hours since its debut in 2021. Since then, the show has given birth to a real-world competition (with significantly less violence), and this video (plus a more compact version for YouTube).

Squid Game season two is set to premiere on December 26, 2024.

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2024-12-24 05:02