Inside Squid Game The Challenge season 2 from episode release schedule to games

Enthusiasts of Squid Game have less than 48 hours remaining before a fresh instalment of the high-stakes reality competition makes its Netflix debut.

The format will see 456 participants compete once more in a succession of challenging contests, all vying for an extraordinary $4.56 million prize pot in the second series of Squid Game: The Challenge.

The successful Netflix reality programme, inspired by the acclaimed Korean drama Squid Game, proved enormously popular upon its initial launch in 2023. A follow-up series was confirmed earlier this year, with its arrival now imminent.

Across a three-week period, competitors will face off in numerous demanding challenges, featuring both familiar and fresh contests, until a sole winner emerges.

In contrast to the original series where elimination meant death, participants will instead face the heartbreaking consequence of losing out on the potentially transformative sum of money. Whilst the complete line-up remains confidential, Netflix has already revealed several prominent personalities, including recognisable figures from Selling Sunset and Big Brother, reports the Mirror.

Squid Game: The Challenge series two launches on 4th November. Nevertheless, the full collection of episodes won't be available immediately.

Rather, viewers must wait seven days between different episodes throughout the three-week duration.

On November 4, fans will be treated to four episodes as a group of brand new players are introduced to the game. November 11 will then see the next three episodes aired.

But fans will have to wait until November 18 for the remaining episodes in the huge season finale.

Referring to subtle references to various challenges, executive producer Nicola Brown informed Tudum: "Those little Easter eggs are important for both the viewers at home and the players.

"The first thing they do when they walk into the dorm is look at the walls and try to figure out what the new games might be."

Here are some games fans can look forward to:

• The count - a brand new game that will determine how the competition continues
• Six-Legged Pentathlon - teams race head to head, with legs tied together with mini games thrown in
• Catch - a brand new game which games designer Ben Norman teases is not as simple as it sounds
• Mingle - players on a carousel must gather in groups consisting of a number called out and walk into an adjoining room
• Marbles - with the same rules as season 1 players again partner up and given a bag of marbles and 30 minutes
• Slides and Ladders - a new game that turns the familiar board game into something high stakes and "oversized"
• Circle of Trust - blindfolded at desks in a circle, the player who received a gift box must guess who gave it to them
• Finale game - Remains a mystery for now

With series 2 mere days away, Netflix has already confirmed another instalment of the smash-hit reality programme. Those keen to participate can submit applications online for an opportunity to compete.

Nevertheless, according to Tudum, there exists an alternative route onto the show. Tudum reveals: "Player recruitment for Season 3 is also now taking place through Squid Game: The Experience in both New York and London.

"Winners at the immersive, IRL experience will receive priority in the casting process, though this does not guarantee they will be selected to take part in Season 3."

Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 premieres Tuesday, November 4 on Netflix.