Squid Game: Free-to-Play for All

Netflix's Squid Game: Unleashed is a free-to-play battle royale game, available to everyone, regardless of Netflix subscription status! This surprising announcement, made at the Big Geoff's Game Awards, is a smart move by Netflix, potentially boosting the game's popularity ahead of its December 17th launch.

The game, a more intense take on titles like Fall Guys or Stumble Guys, features minigames inspired by the hit Korean drama. Players compete in a deadly tournament, with only the survivor claiming the grand prize. Notably, Squid Game: Unleashed remains ad-free and free of in-app purchases.

This strategic move by Netflix cleverly connects its gaming division with its successful TV programming, especially with Squid Game season two on the horizon. The announcement itself might even help quiet criticisms of the Big Geoff's Game Awards' broader media focus.