Call of Duty’s Upcoming Major Crossover Brings Squid Game 2 to the Battlefield

Call of Duty is no stranger to unique collaborations, and their latest partnership might just be the most exciting yet. Activision has joined forces with Netflix, bringing the critically acclaimed series “Squid Game” to the realms of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Players can look forward to limited-time events, exclusive Operator skins, and a range of in-game rewards.

Now, the big question: When can we dive into the action?

### When Will the Squid Game Event Begin in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?

Mark your calendars for January 3, 2025, when the Squid Game 2 collaboration is set to launch in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This release date was confirmed by various teaser trailers from Activision. While the exact time for the update hasn’t been officially announced, past events have typically gone live around 10 AM PT/1 PM ET.

### Operator Bundles, Exclusive Modes, and Rewards

Activision, along with Treyarch and the rest of the Call of Duty development team, has been creating buzz about the Squid Game 2 crossover through social media and email announcements. Although specifics are sparse, there are hints of exciting new Operator skins for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Skins featuring the pink-suited Guards with their iconic X, O, and Square symbols have been highlighted, along with glimpses of the VIPs in gilded masks and the green-tracksuit contestants.

In addition, trailers suggest that the narrator’s iconic voice from Squid Game might also make its way into the game, along with a chilling version of the Red Light, Green Light game. Moreover, players might find floating red envelopes, reminiscent of the series, as elimination rewards that can be exchanged for in-game items.

Recently, the Call of Duty community voiced their concerns about AI-generated images used in-game during events like Merry Mayhem and on social media. Whether AI-generated content will be part of this collaboration isn’t clear, but past experiences highlight the importance of player trust.

For Black Ops 6, the storyline poses an interesting dilemma. Treyarch recently shared that its decision not to include Operator bundles, weapons, and event rewards from Modern Warfare 2 and 3—games set in 2022 and 2023—was to forge a new narrative set in the 1990s. Meanwhile, Squid Game 2 is set in 2023, creating an intriguing timeline challenge.

### Will the Squid Game Collaboration Be in Warzone?

Absolutely! The Call of Duty x Squid Game event will also unfold in Warzone, allowing fans of the Battle Royale game to enjoy the crossover. As with Black Ops 6, only sneak peeks of the Warzone collaboration have surfaced, showcasing potential modes and map changes, like the iconic, eerie doll from Squid Game.

Both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are available on platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Windows PC via Battle.net, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Gamers using Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass can also participate in the Squid Game crossover. Despite some rocky receptions for Black Ops 6’s post-launch content, the game remains dominant in sales, with recent events like CODmas and double XP weekends keeping it at the forefront of gaming charts.