Netflix’s first free mobile game, ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’, soared to the top of the charts, becoming Netflix’s #1 ‘Top Free Action Game’ in 57 countries and the #1 ‘Top Free Game’ in 24 countries, the streamer said.
Following the release of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 on December 26, ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’will introduce new characters and games from the new episodes.
The new content includes the following:
Event (through January 9): Dalgona Mash-Up Collection Event: Unlock 3 Mingle-inspired games and a Dalgona tin collection event starting with an exclusive Season 2 character reward: Geum-Ja.
Character: Play as Thanos (Player 230), the charismatic rapper from Season 2, who brings his unique style and a bonus chance to use shields.
Event (through January 14): Thanos’ Red Light Challenge. Use knives to eliminate players in-game to collect points towards unlocking an exclusive Season 2 character: Thanos.
January 16 Character: Play as Yong-Sik (Player 007), the debt-ridden son of Geum-Ja from Season 2, who can start each game with fireworks that are sure to spark.
Netflix members can also access the ‘Watch Along’ feature that gives players of ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’ in-game rewards for every episode of Season 2 they complete. Players will earn more rewards the more episodes they watch. (‘Cash’ = in-game currency, ‘Wild Token’ = a chance to spin the in-game wheel for more prizes)
- Reward 1: Get 15,000 Cash free.
- Reward 2: Watch Episode 1 and earn 20 Wild Tokens.
- Reward 3: Watch Episode 2 and earn 20,000 Cash.
- Reward 4: Watch Episode 3 and earn 25 Wild Tokens.
- Reward 5: Watch Episode 4 and earn 25,000 Cash.
- Reward 6: Watch Episode 5 and earn 50 Wild Tokens.
- Reward 7: Watch Episode 6 and earn 50,000 Cash.
- Reward 8: Watch Episode 7 and earn a Binni Binge-Watcher Outfit.
Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, ‘Squid Game’ premiered in 2021 and quickly became Netflix’smost popular title ever. This global sensation boosted interest in K-content, iconic moments went viral, Vans slip-on sneakers sales increased 8,000 percent, and Halloween costumes sold out around the world, solidifying its place in pop culture.