The Stakes are HigherDirector Hwang Dong-hyuk has teased that the new season will feature even more creative and terrifying traditional Korean children's games. Gi-hun is no longer a desperate player looking for money; he is a man with a purpose, which changes the entire dynamic of the competition.

Squid Game cost approximately $21.4 million to produce—cheap for Hollywood but massive for Korea. If 20% of the audience pirates Season 2 via Filmyzilla, Netflix loses revenue, making them hesitant to greenlight a massive budget for Season 3 or pay the cast fairly.