Netflix's Squid Game mobile title tops charts in 57 countries

Los Gatos, CA—Netflix announced that its first mobile game, "Squid Game: Unleashed," has reached the number-one position in the top free action game category in 57 countries and the top free game position in 24 countries.

The game introduces new content following the release of Squid Game Season 2 on December 26. 

The January 3 update features three Mingle-inspired games: Scary-go-round, Carousel Dodge, and Manic Mixer. 

In these games, players must find safe rooms before time expiration or face elimination while competing against other players.

The update includes Player 149, Geum-Ja, who starts each level with a dodgeball. 

A Dalgona Mash-Up Collection Event runs through January 9, offering players the opportunity to unlock three Mingle-inspired games and Geum-Ja through a Dalgona tin collection event.

The January 9 update will introduce Player 230, Thanos, who has enhanced shield abilities. 

Players can unlock this character through the Thanos' Red Light Challenge event on January 14. 

In this event, players use knives to eliminate players and collect points.

Player 007, Yong-Sik, Geum-Ja's debt-ridden son, will join the game on January 16, featuring the ability to start games with fireworks.

Netflix members can access the Watch Along feature and earn rewards for watching Season 2 episodes. 

The rewards include in-game currency ranging from 15,000 to 50,000 Cash, Wild Tokens for wheel spins, and a Binni Binge-Watcher Outfit.

Squid Game premiered in 2021 as Netflix's most popular title. 

The franchise includes Squid Game: The Challenge, Squid Game: The Experience, Squid Game: Virtuals, and Squid Game: Unleashed. 

The third and final season is scheduled for 2025.