Squid Game: Unleashed is celebrating Season 2 with a massive content update! New characters, a new map, and exciting challenges await players starting January 3rd. Best of all, non-subscribers can enjoy the game for free, and everyone can earn exclusive rewards by watching the new season on Netflix!
The update introduces a map inspired by the Season 2 mini-game, Mingle. Three new playable characters—Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik, and rapper Thanos—will also debut throughout January. Special in-game events will unlock Geum-Ja (January 3rd-9th) and Thanos (January 9th-14th).
Watching episodes of Squid Game Season 2 earns you in-game Cash and Wild Tokens. Watching up to seven episodes unlocks the exclusive Binni Binge-Watcher outfit!
Here's the January update schedule:
- January 3rd: Mingle map and Geum-Ja character released. The "Dalgona Mash Up Collection Event" begins, challenging players to complete Mingle mini-games and collect Dalgona tins. This event runs until January 9th.
- January 9th: Thanos character arrives with the "Thanos' Red Light Challenge." Eliminate players using knives to unlock Thanos. This event runs until January 14th.
- January 16th: Yong-Sik joins the game as the final new character in this update.
Netflix's free-to-play strategy for Squid Game: Unleashed, coupled with the incentive to watch the show for in-game rewards, is a clever way to promote both the game and the series, potentially marking a significant shift in Netflix's gaming strategy.
