Squid Game: Unleashed Will Be Free For Everyone - But You'll Have To Act Fast

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Netflix has revealed that the upcoming game will be free for everyone — even those without a Netflix subscription — for a limited time only. Announced during The Game Awards 2024, fans were given another look at the previously-confirmed title, ahead of the soon-to-be-released season two of the hit show, .

took the stage at TGA, introduced none other than the show's Pink Guards — and an all-new black-suited guard. Revealed alongside a teaser for the upcoming Season 2, is breaking Netflix Games tradition by being free to play for all, for a limited time. While it's unclear just how long the game will be free for, players can get involved even without being subscribed to the streaming service. releases on mobile on December 17.

is a party royale game that promises the same high-octane action and chaos of the show (without the risk to life, of course). Players can take part in a series of games seen in the show, including Glass Bridge, and Red Light Green Light. While this isn't the first time 's iconic games have been recreated in a video game, it's the first officially licensed video game release tied to the show.

Squid Game season 2 is on its way, and this is everything that's been announced so far.

Described as the "," Netflix promises "." Players will be able to battle online across a series of deadly challenges inspired by children's playground games, without any ads or in-app purchases. After the free-play period ends, players will need an active Netflix subscription to access the game — and all other titles in the Netflix Games catalog.

For a party royale game that's launching almost simultaneously with season 2, it's hard to imagine won't be a success. With the game launching just days before Season 2 releases on December 26, fans revisiting the first Season and getting excited for 2 will have a great opportunity to test their own skills in the games. Not even requiring a Netflix subscription — at least initially — opens the potential player count even further,