Squid Game: Unleashed set to receive new characters and events to celebrate season two of the show

Squid Game: Unleashed is getting a major content update to coincide with the release of season two of the hit Netflix show. Expect new characters, a new map, and exciting challenges! Plus, exclusive in-game rewards await those who watch the new season.

Netflix's surprising decision to offer Squid Game: Unleashed for free to all players, subscribers and non-subscribers alike, before the holidays, has proven to be a smart move. Now, with this new content drop, they're incentivizing viewers to watch the new season with enticing rewards.

Here's what players can look forward to starting January 3rd: a new map inspired by the Mingle mini-game from Squid Game season two. Three new playable characters will also debut throughout January: Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik, and Thanos (the rapper, not the Marvel villain).

Geum-Ja and Thanos will each have special in-game events running from January 3rd to 9th and January 9th to 14th respectively, offering players the chance to unlock them. Watching episodes of Squid Game season two will earn players in-game Cash and Wild Tokens. Watching up to seven episodes unlocks the exclusive Binni Binge-Watcher outfit!

January's Squid Game: Unleashed Content Calendar:

• January 3rd: New Mingle map launches alongside Geum-Ja. The Dalgona Mash Up Collection Event begins (until January 9th), challenging players to complete Mingle-inspired mini-games and collect Dalgona tins.
• January 9th: Thanos enters the game, accompanied by his Thanos’ Red Light Challenge recruitment event (until January 14th). Players eliminate opponents using knives to unlock him.
• January 16th: Yong-Sik joins the roster as the final character addition in this update.

Squid Game: Unleashed could represent a significant shift in Netflix's gaming strategy. The free-to-play model, combined with the reward system for Netflix subscribers who watch the show, cleverly intertwines the game with the show's success, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.