Unlock the Mysterious Squid Game Experience in Black Ops 6: A Controversy-Filled Free Event

Squid Game Invades Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with a Premium Twist

Get ready for a bloody good time, gamers! The latest news from the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is that the popular Netflix series, Squid Game, is invading the game. Yes, you read that right – the psychological thriller that has taken the world by storm is making its way to the gaming universe. But, here’s the twist – this event comes with a paid twist.

Starting on January 3, the Squid Game event will bring limited-time events to Black Ops 6’s multiplayer, zombies, and Warzone modes, including the infamous Red Light, Green Light game. To top it off, the update will include the sale of new operator bundles, such as the Pink Guards Tracer Pack. However, be prepared to part with some extra cash, as some rewards, like the Front Man operator skin, can only be unlocked through a premium track of an event pass that costs 1100 COD Points, roughly $11.

What’s the Deal with the Event Pass?

While every player can progress and unlock items along the free reward track, a second premium reward track in the event pass offers even more. This paid event pass is a new way for gamers to access additional themed rewards, including the instant reward "High Authority" XM4 Assault Rifle Blueprint, plus Blueprints for the Knife, GS45 Pistol, and Saug SMG, as well as a Concussion Grenade Equipment Skin, a Finishing Move, the "Throwdown" Emote, the "Who’s Left" Talking Gun Screen, and more!

Is This the Right Move for Call of Duty?

While Call of Duty charging extra for cool stuff is nothing new, this paid event pass is a departure from previous crossovers like the Fall Out and Dune events, which allowed players to earn rewards simply by playing. The Squid Game event now gates some of those rewards behind a paid battle pass, which doesn’t even let players earn back the COD points they used to buy it (a feature that was previously available in the game’s regular battle passes). It’s just another example of how modern Call of Duty is aping Fortnite’s collaboration-fueled business model, but without the main benefit of being free-to-play.