Activision has revealed a partnership between the Call of Duty franchise and the popular South Korean series Squid Game. The collaboration, announced this Wednesday (25), will include new themed content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. The novelty will be available from January 3, promising to attract fans of both works.
Among the new features are operators inspired by iconic characters from Round 6, as well as themed weapon prototypes and limited-time game modes. The crossover comes amid growing anticipation for the series' second season, which premieres on January 29 on the streaming platform responsible for the production.
Operators and themed modes promise to shake up the game
The collaboration will bring visual and narrative elements directly connected to the series. The operators will have looks inspired by iconic characters, such as the masked vigilantes from the competition and other characters from the narrative.
Limited-time modes (LTMs) promise immersive experiences, with challenges reminiscent of the children's games portrayed in the series, such as Red Light, Green Light. These scenarios should test players' strategic skills and agility in unique conditions.
Additionally, the weapon prototypes will include details that pay homage to the Squid Game universe. The update is expected to not only refresh gameplay, but also attract new users to the game.
Series expansion raises fan expectations
The second season of Round 6, which is available on the streaming catalog, continues the journey of Seong Gi-hun. The protagonist abandons his plans to leave Korea to pursue those responsible for the sinister tournament.
Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk recently revealed that he plans to wrap up the story in three seasons. He explained that he initially had no intention of expanding the plot beyond the first season.
“In Korea, multi-season series are rare. Also, the first season was extremely exhausting, as I was the writer, director, and showrunner. I don’t feel confident in keeping up that pace for years on end.”, declared the filmmaker.
Cultural and economic impact of partnerships
Partnerships like this show how digital entertainment and television are converging to create richer, more diverse experiences. Squid Game, which has captured millions of viewers around the world, and Call of Duty, one of the biggest first-person shooter titles, are joining forces in a strategic move to expand their global reach.
The integration of narratives and interactive experiences also reinforces the economic potential of these collaborations. The addition of content inspired by one of the most watched series globally should positively impact the sales of the game and the audience of the series, creating a mutually beneficial relationship between the two cultural products.
Fans of the game and the series can look forward, starting in January, to an experience that combines the psychological suspense of Squid Game with the frenetic action of Call of Duty.