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Squid Game fans have reason to buckle up as director Hwang Dong Hyuk teases some major developments for the upcoming third season of the globally acclaimed survival thriller. With curiosity bubbling around new challenges, shifting alliances, and the emotional toll of the games, the creator has offered a glimpse into what viewers can expect—including the “most dramatic” game yet and talks of a possible spin-off.
In a video released on June 4 via Squid Game’s official X account, the cast—including newcomer T.O.P from Season 2—reacted to a teaser for Season 3. During the clip, attention shifted to a new hide-and-seek-based game, which Hwang confidently dubbed “the most dramatic and impactful game across all seasons.” Fans were quick to latch on, especially given the show’s history of turning childhood pastimes into haunting spectacles.
This particular game involves dividing players into red and blue teams—attackers and defenders—within an enclosed arena lit by a celestial, starry-sky ceiling. While the scene appears visually poetic, the game itself is anything but. With strategic movements, tension-filled pauses, and the deadly consequences that follow, many are already predicting that this round could surpass the infamous marbles game from Season 1—an emotional low point where contestants were forced to betray their closest allies. Adding fuel to this theory, the official Squid Game page replied to a fan’s speculation about the hide-and-seek round being “worse than marbles” with a simple but telling 👀 emoji.
Beyond Season 3, Hwang Dong Hyuk also hinted at a potential spin-off, although he clarified that no immediate production plans are in place. Speaking at the 2025 Gotham Television Awards, he explained that if he were to explore a side story, it would take place in the three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2. “I want to show what some of the characters were doing during that time,” he said, sparking excitement among fans who have long speculated about the events that transpired during that unshown period.
As anticipation builds, it’s clear that Squid Game isn’t just returning to disturb—it’s coming back to destroy. Between the possibility of devastating new games and emotional storytelling that fills in past blanks, the series continues to expand its psychological and narrative depth in ways no one saw coming.