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

Squid Game: Unleashed is celebrating Season Two with a massive content update! New characters, a new map, and exciting challenges await. Plus, exclusive rewards are up for grabs by watching the new episodes!

Netflix's surprise holiday release of Squid Game: Unleashed – a free-to-play battle royale game – was a bold move. Now, with this Season Two update, they're cleverly incentivizing both subscribers and non-subscribers to engage with the show.

What's new for existing players? Starting January 3rd, a map inspired by the Season Two mini-game "Mingle" launches. Playable characters Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik, and rapper Thanos join the roster throughout January.

Geum-Ja and Thanos each have special in-game events (January 3rd-9th and January 9th-14th respectively) to unlock them. And for those watching the show, there are extra rewards! Watching Squid Game Season Two episodes earns in-game Cash and Wild Tokens. Watching seven episodes unlocks the exclusive Binni Binge-Watcher outfit!

Here's the January content calendar for Squid Game: Unleashed:

• January 3rd: New "Mingle" map and Geum-Ja character unlock event (Dalgona Mash Up Collection Event, until January 9th). Complete Mingle-inspired mini-games and collect Dalgona tins.
• January 9th: Thanos arrives with his own recruitment event (Thanos’ Red Light Challenge, until January 14th). Eliminate players using knives to unlock him.
• January 16th: Yong-Sik joins the game as the final new character in this update.

Squid Game: Unleashed could be a game-changer for Netflix's gaming ambitions. The free-to-play model, coupled with rewards for Netflix subscribers who watch the show, is a shrewd strategy to boost both the game and the show's popularity.