Squid Game: Unleashed is free to play, for everyone, including non-Netflix members

Squid Game: Unleashed – A Free-for-All Battle Royale!

Netflix's upcoming battle royale, Squid Game: Unleashed, is generating considerable buzz. Initial reports suggested the game would be free only for Netflix subscribers, but a recent announcement confirmed it's free-to-play for everyone, regardless of Netflix membership.

This bold move is a smart strategy by Netflix, potentially boosting Squid Game: Unleashed's popularity significantly ahead of its December 17th launch. Importantly, the game remains ad-free and free of in-app purchases.

The decision, in hindsight, seems almost obvious. Netflix's evolution from a DVD delivery service to a global media powerhouse has paved the way for synergistic ventures, particularly leveraging its popular shows like the upcoming second season of Squid Game.

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Squid Game: Unleashed is essentially a more intense version of games like Fall Guys or Stumble Guys. Players navigate minigames inspired by the brutal Korean drama, competing to be the last one standing and claim a massive prize.

The announcement was made at the Big Geoff's Game Awards in Los Angeles. While the awards have faced criticism for encompassing broader media, Netflix's strategic pairing of a major gaming announcement with promotion for Squid Game season two might effectively address some of those concerns.