One, two, three... sunshine! Fortnite players now have a rendezvous in the world of Squid Game, with the arrival of the Squid Grounds map in Reload mode, available from June 27, 2025 at 1pm (CEST). Epic Games offers a direct immersion in the aesthetics of Netflix' s Korean series, with a setting designed to recall the famous events: underground labyrinths, fake cities, and even an area dedicated to One, Two, Three, Sun called " Farm of the Sun ".
This map will be exclusive during its launch weekend, before joining the classic map rotation from June 30. The event also includes a rank reset for the Recharge, Normal and Zero Build ranked modes.
Before the official roll-out, players can take part in the Squid Grounds Cup on June 25, a duos tournament whose winners will receive a preview of the Garde des Jeux outfit, available in stores from June 26. Participants who score at least 8 points will also be able to pick up the Master's Gaze aerosol. Three further Cash Cups will be held on July 18, July 25 and August 1, open to console gamers.
The Squid pack, launching on June 27 at 2am (CEST), will feature 14 outfits inspired by the Squid Game universe, such as Keeper of the 1, 2, 3, Sun, Glass Bridge Survivor or Marble Boss, accompanied by accessories like the delicious Dalgona or the golden Mini Piggy Bank emote.
To take on the Games, Fortnite integrates a vast selection of weapons in the Reload mode, including several new ones such as the red-eye machine pistol, the atypical boogie-woogie bomb, and the glider redeployment item. This diversified arsenal complements existing mechanics, without radically altering gameplay rules.
And to mark the launch of Squid Grounds, Twitch drops are being offered between June 27 at 3pm and June 30 at 5:59am. Viewers will be able to unlock up to four rewards by watching Fortnite streams: a banner icon, two exclusive aerosols, and an upside-down Ddakji emoticon, depending on how long they watch.
This crossover between Epic Games and Netflix is part of Fortnite's well-established strategy of integrating pop culture references. Along with Marvel, Star Wars and Stranger Things, Squid Game finds a new videogame incarnation here. Already announced on June 3 via social networks with a teaser featuring the series' emblematic symbols (circle, triangle, square), this collaboration had prompted much speculation about the arrival of characters like Seong Gi-hun or Kang Sae-byeok, or mini-games like the glass bridge. " Create your own version of the world's most intense playground ", explained Epic Games' X account, confirming a possible integration into theUnreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).
The release of this map coincides with the launch of Squid Game season 3 on Netflix, also scheduled for June 27, 2025. This synchronization reinforces the convergence between the TV and video worlds, providing a dual experience for fans of the series and regular gamers alike. All you have to do now is try out this new map!
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