Asmodee Announces ‘Squid Game’ Crossover For Zombicide

Just when you thought the zombie apocalypse couldn’t get any more stressful, the ultimate game of high-stakes survival is coming to your tabletop. Asmodee has officially unveiled the Squid Game Expansion for Zombicide: 2nd Edition.

This twisted crossover drops players right into a remote, lethal island where the brutal challenges of the hit Netflix series collide head-on with a roaming horde of the undead. Scheduled to hit retail shelves in August 2026, this expansion turns classic childhood games into absolute bloodbaths.

Welcome to the Arena: Lethal Mechanics and Iconic Locations

In a standard game of Zombicide, your biggest worry is getting cornered by a walker. In The Squid Game Expansion, the environment itself is actively trying to murder you.

The expansion features four brand-new, double-sided game tiles mapping out the show’s most vibrant and nerve-wracking backdrops:

• The Playground: Perfect for a quick sprint—or a fatal trap.

• The Marble Village: Tight alleyways where managing line of sight is everything.

• The Colorful Stairs: A dizzying, geometric labyrinth where verticality and choke points change your tactical movement completely.

Each location features unique rules that alter the core Zombicide formula, forcing survivors to weigh the clock against the approaching zombie threat.

Terrifying New Enemies: Guards, The Front Man, and The Doll

While you’re busy dodging zombies behind the scenes, the island’s staff is still rigidly dedicated to enforcing order. The box packs 20 high-quality miniatures, introducing a completely different tier of threat to the board:

• Masked Guards: Moving with cold precision, these guards follow a strict set of rules, gunning down or blocking survivors who break protocol.

• The Front Man: Acting as a brilliant, calculating boss, he orchestrates the chaos from the shadows.

• The Young-hee Doll: Yes, the giant animatronic “Red Light, Green Light” doll is an active threat on the board. Her shifting gaze can trigger immediate chaos and absolute lethality across multiple zones if you are caught moving at the wrong time.

What’s in the Box: 20 Miniatures, 4 Double-Sided Game Tiles, 22 Tokens, 44 Cards (Equipment, Spawns, and Reference), and a dedicated Rulebook.

5 Narrative-Driven Missions

The expansion packs five thematic, highly strategic scenarios that mirror the structural tension of the show. You’ll need to use completely new equipment, manage special challenge zones, and cooperate with your fellow survivors—while remembering that in the end, the prize might not be big enough for everyone to escape alive.

Pricing and Release Target

Designed entirely as a plug-and-play expansion for the Zombicide: 2nd Edition core box, this set is currently available for pre-order at $49.99 USD.

The official release date is locked in for August 7, 2026. Make sure your dice rolling is precise, keep your eyes on the doll, and get ready to sign your life away all over again.

Are you going to form an alliance to beat the games, or leave your fellow survivors behind when the pink coats open fire? Let us know your survival strategy in the comments below