Key Highlights
- The collaboration between Call of Duty and Squid Game is set to debut on January 3.
- Players can expect new operator skins, weapon blueprints, and limited-time gameplay modes.
- Squid Game Season 2 has been released on Netflix as of December 26.
Activision has announced the much-awaited Call of Duty x Squid Game collaboration, which will be available from January 3. This event promises to introduce players to new limited-time modes, operator skins, and weapon blueprints, amplifying the gaming experience while tapping into the popular Netflix series. The collaboration is particularly timely, as it arrives just a week after the premiere of Squid Game Season 2, which is already available for streaming on Netflix.
While not as extensive as some of the crossover events seen in other titles like Fortnite, this partnership represents the growing trend of collaborations in the Call of Duty franchise, which has previously engaged with a variety of horror franchises and cultural icons, ranging from Scream and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to artists such as Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj, as well as football legend Lionel Messi. This indicates that there may be further collaborations in the pipeline for the Call of Duty series.
Release Date Confirmed for Call of Duty x Squid Game Collaboration
In a recent trailer, Activision confirmed that the collaboration will officially launch on Friday, January 3. The trailer offers a glimpse of what players can look forward to, including new operator skins inspired by Squid Game, weapon blueprints, and limited-time modes. While the specifics on gameplay modes remain unconfirmed, hints in the trailer suggest that players may experience the iconic ‘red light, green light’ mode from the show. In this mode, players must rush from one end of the map to the other but must freeze in place at the command “red light,”or risk elimination.
The trailer also showcases a variety of upcoming Squid Game skins, featuring everything from the iconic red jumpsuits to the enigmatic character known as the Front Man, clad in black. While details on how these cosmetic items will be obtained are still scarce, players can likely expect several Squid Game bundles to be available for purchase in the Call of Duty store starting January 3, complete with new weapon blueprints and operator skins.
After its initial season captivated audiences in 2021, Squid Game returned with its much-anticipated second season on December 26, featuring seven new episodes. This season occurs three years after the original events, showing the return of Seong Gi-hun along with fresh participants entering the deadly games. Although there was a prolonged wait between the first and second seasons, a third and concluding season is slated for release in 2025, promising to further expand this gripping narrative.
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