Netflix has announced that it will release a video game based on its hit series Squid Game, in partnership with the makers of Grand Theft Auto and Money Heist. The game will be available on multiple platforms and will feature characters, scenarios, and challenges from the three popular shows.
Squid Game is a South Korean thriller series that follows a group of people who participate in a mysterious survival game with a prize of 45.6 billion won (about $38 million). The game consists of six rounds, each based on a traditional children’s game, but with deadly consequences for the losers.
The show, which premiered on Netflix in September 2021, became a global phenomenon and broke several records for the streaming platform. It became the most-watched show on Netflix in 94 countries, surpassing Bridgerton, and reached over 142 million viewers in its first four weeks. It also received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including three Golden Globe nominations.
Grand Theft Auto: The best-selling video game franchise of all time
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a series of action-adventure video games developed by Rockstar Games. The games are set in fictionalized versions of American cities and allow the players to explore the open world, engage in various criminal activities, and interact with other characters.
The GTA series is one of the most successful and influential video game franchises of all time, having sold over 350 million copies worldwide. The latest installment, GTA V, was released in 2013 and became the fastest-selling entertainment product in history, earning $1 billion in its first three days. A new version of GTA V, enhanced for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, is expected to launch in March 2023.
Money Heist: The most-watched non-English show on Netflix
Money Heist (La casa de papel) is a Spanish heist crime drama series that follows a group of robbers who plan and execute elaborate heists on various targets, such as the Royal Mint of Spain and the Bank of Spain. The robbers use city names as code names and wear red jumpsuits and Salvador Dali masks to conceal their identities.
The show, which debuted on Netflix in 2017, became a huge hit and attracted a loyal fan base around the world. It became the most-watched non-English show on Netflix, with over 65 million viewers in its fourth season. It also won several awards, including an International Emmy for Best Drama Series in 2018. The fifth and final season of Money Heist was released in two parts, in September and December 2021, respectively.
Netflix to launch Squid Game video game in collaboration with GTA and Money Heist
Netflix has announced that it will launch a video game based on Squid Game, in collaboration with the makers of GTA and Money Heist. The game will be a cross-over of the three popular shows, featuring characters, scenarios, and challenges from each of them.
The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. The game will also support online multiplayer mode, allowing players to team up or compete with each other in various Squid Game-inspired missions.
According to Netflix, the game will offer a unique and immersive experience for the fans of the three shows, as well as attract new audiences who are interested in the genre of survival, action, and crime. The game will also include original content and Easter eggs that will expand the stories and universes of the three shows.
Netflix has not revealed the release date or the price of the game yet, but it is expected to be launched sometime in 2023. The game will be developed by Rockstar Games, the studio behind GTA, and Vancouver Media, the production company behind Money Heist. Netflix will also collaborate with the creators and cast members of Squid Game, GTA, and Money Heist, to ensure the authenticity and quality of the game.
