Call of Duty is making an unexpected move with its Squid Game crossover, set for January 2025, coinciding with Squid Game’s Season 2 on Netflix. The teaser trailer features a Black Ops 6 operator holding the infamous Squid Game card, complete with ominous soundtrack, and recognizable shapes. While fans wonder if Red Light, Green Light will mean actual respawns, details are hush-hush—expect new skins, limited-time modes, and a big pop-culture mashup. Curious about what’s really coming next?
Crossovers—sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful—are nothing new in the world of gaming, but the recently announced Call of Duty x Squid Game collaboration has definitely caught players’ attention. Officially revealed between December 2023 and January 2024, this partnership is set to go live in January 2025, lining up perfectly with the much-anticipated Squid Game Season 2 premiere on Netflix.
The announcement trailer didn’t reveal much, but it did manage to drop jaws—a Black Ops 6 operator holding the iconic Squid Game business card, all set to a chilling version of the show’s soundtrack.
For now, Activision and Netflix are playing their cards close to the chest. Details remain limited, with only a short teaser and some unmistakable Squid Game shapes—circle, triangle, square—hinting at what’s to come. The crossover will feature a new co-branded Squid Game x Call of Duty logo, as teased in the official announcement.
Will players get full-blown Squid Game-inspired game modes, or just some new skins and cosmetics? The only certainty is speculation, and lots of it. Forums and social channels are buzzing, with some fans dreaming of tense multiplayer modes that mimic the deadly games from the series. Others are a bit more skeptical, worried it’ll just be a fancy coat of paint rather than a true gameplay shake-up.
Fans are split—will it be intense Squid Game modes or just flashy skins? The speculation and excitement are reaching a fever pitch.
The collaboration isn’t just about in-game content; it’s a marketing move that’s hard to ignore. Both brands are using every trick in the digital playbook—viral teasers, cross-media promotions, and a heavy focus on social engagement. Squid Game-themed Limited Time Modes (LTMs) and special event rewards will be available during the crossover, offering unique gameplay experiences and exclusive cosmetics for participants.
After all, Squid Game isn’t just another show; its first season broke Netflix records and generated staggering value compared to its modest budget. Call of Duty, always hungry for new content, seems enthusiastic to tap into that hype.
As for the future? It’s all up in the air. More details will drop closer to launch, and if the event lands well, there’s a good chance this isn’t the last time players see such wild collaborations.
For now, though, fans will have to wait, watch, and maybe practice their Red Light, Green Light skills—just in case.