During GamesCom 2024, Netflix Games officially announced Squid Game: Unleasheda new mobile multiplayer battle royale inspired by a viral Korean show Squid Game. The title puts players in a brutal competition where they must outlast their opponents in a series of deadly challenges both familiar from the original series and new. Although no specific release date has been announced, the game is expected to launch “soon.”

Below you can watch the official announcement trailer for gamescom 2024:

Squid Game: Unleashed will feature ragdoll physics and cartoon violence, putting an exaggerated twist on gameplay based on the deadly series. Players will compete in online multiplayer matches, navigating various wacky competitions based on the deadly games from the original series, as well as new games inspired by classic childhood activities.

This release is part of Netflix’s broader foray into gaming, which includes the establishment of its first in-house game studio in Helsinki, Finland, led by former Zynga and EA executive Marko Lastikka. Netflix has expanded its game library, which includes titles such as Before your eyes And Into the breach.

Squid Game: Unleashed is scheduled to be released on mobile platforms via the Netflix Mobile App. The first season of Squid Game is now available on the service, with season 2 premiering on December 26, 2024. The reality show based on the series is also available on Netflix.