Netflix Games' Squid Game: Unleashed gets a release date! A new trailer showcases the brutal, yet amusing, multiplayer mayhem.

The game launches December 17th on iOS and Android. A new trailer highlights the gory action players can expect.

Netflix's track record with adaptations of its hit shows has been mixed. While some, like the Stranger Things pixel-art adventure, have been successful, others haven't resonated as widely. But Squid Game: Unleashed, arriving December 17th, promises a different experience.

This mobile game pits players against friends and strangers in a frantic competition based on the iconic deadly games from the series, albeit with a lighter, more comedic tone. This approach may appeal to some more than others, but it certainly leverages the original show's immense popularity.

Featuring familiar scenarios alongside new challenges, Squid Game: Unleashed could be a major win for Netflix. Its release, just before the December 26th premiere of Squid Game season two, is perfectly timed. Pre-registration is open now!

CalamariThe irony of a show about the dehumanization of individuals being adapted into a competitive multiplayer game isn't lost on anyone. However, from a purely objective standpoint, it's a logical move. Netflix seems to have recognized the potential of a dedicated multiplayer audience to retain users, even if they aren't engaged with all of the streaming platform's offerings.

While you wait for the game's launch, consider checking out other recent releases. Jack Brassel's enthusiastic review of the relaxing gardening sim, Honey Grove, is well worth a read.