Netflix Games' highly anticipated Squid Game: Unleashed mobile game finally has a release date! A new trailer showcases the brutal, yet amusing, action players can expect.

Squid Game: Unleashed launches on iOS and Android December 17th.

Netflix's track record with game adaptations of its popular shows has been mixed. While some, like the Stranger Things pixel-art adventure, have been successful, others haven't quite resonated with audiences. However, Squid Game: Unleashed aims to deliver the action and violence fans crave.

This multiplayer game pits players against friends and strangers in the iconic, deadly Squid Game challenges, but with a lighter, more humorous tone. Whether this approach works will depend on individual preferences, but it undeniably leverages the original show's immense popularity.

The game features classic scenes from the series alongside new additions, making it a potentially huge win for Netflix. Its release just before Squid Game season two (December 26th) is strategic. Pre-registration is open now!

CalamariThe irony of a show about the dehumanization of individuals being adapted into a multiplayer battle game isn't lost. 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 some streaming content doesn't appeal to everyone.

While you wait for the game's release, consider checking out other new releases, such as the relaxing gardening sim, Honey Grove, which received a positive review from Jack Brassel.