What are Squid Craft Games? Everything you need to know about Spanish Twitch stars Rubius and Ibai's special event

Everything you need to know about Squid Craft Games 2 (Image via Sportskeeda)

Squid Craft returns this February 28 as Spanish Twitch giants Rubius, Ibai, and others bring back last year's "Squid Games in Minecraft" event with an expanded roster of about 200 streamers.

Although the focus is on Spanish creators, Rubius and others have opened up the tournament to a more North American audience by inviting big streamers such as xQc, Amouranth, Pokimane, and Minecraft icons like Dream and GeorgeNotFound.

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For those out of the loop, Squid Craft is a portmanteau of the popular Korean Netflix series Squid Game and Minecraft and is a Twitch Rivals event created by the Spanish content creators in January 2022. Let's take a deep dive into what exactly it is and how it works.

xQc, Dream, Pokimane, Amouranth, and many more North American streamers will be at Squid Craft Games for a prize pool of €100,000

If the 2023 Squid Craft Games is anything like last time, the game will consist of a Minecraft map with sections designed in the likeness of levels from the famous Squid Game. The Netflix show became a global phenomenon last year, cementing itself as one of the most popular shows worldwide. Even MrBeast took part in the hype by simulating his own Squid Game with a viral YouTube video.

With 200 creators going head-to-head through several rounds for a cash prize of €100K, the completion will inevitably get heated up. Furthermore, English-speaking streamers joining the tournament will boost viewership across North America. Meanwhile, big Spanish streamers Ibai, Xokas, and El Rubius will make their return. Auronplay will reportedly not be joining, having retired since accusations of grooming surfaced.

It appears that no one will be taking his place, and Squid Craft Games 2 will continue with 199 players. However, fret not because along with the Spanish Twitch icons, North American giants such as Pokimane, xQc, MoistCr1TiKaL, and Dream will be joining the roster, making this year's event quite an eclectic mix. Argentine footballer Kun Aguero will also be joining the event.

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Below is the full list of participants.

List of participants in Squid Craft Games 2

Auronplay* (Vacant)
BarbeQ
Nil Ojeda
Suzyrox
Fedelobo
PapiGavi
ADN_QC
SugusSusan
Werlyb
Maaylen
Rodezel
Goes
E_MasterSensei
MizterFlipp
Viruzz
Luzu
Leviathan
Augustine51
Natalan
Amper
Moxwdf
Emikukis
Zorman
Latesitoo
Moistcritical
Zilverk
Jacky
Chicharito
Paracetamor
Edurne
MrKeroro
Amablitz
Sekiam
Cristinini
Amouranth
Loserfruit
Knekro
GermanGarmendia
ElRichMC
Luh
Carola
Bobbycraft
Wefere
TinaKitten
HITBOXKING
BoffeGP
Moyorz
Beniju
Noe9977 (with DjMaRiiO)
TheDonato
BudCat
ElZeein
Staryuuki
BersGamer
Elyas360
Vicens
Germisse
Ricoy
LlunaClark
Violet
FoolishGamers
Renrize
Rubius
Robert Cein
Kidi
Nuvis
Maau
Farfadox
Aroyitt
AgentMaxo
xQc
CrisGreen
Alkapone
Hasvik
Folagor
Mr. Cheeto
Espe
Rivers
GeorgeNotFound
Desst3
Siro Lopez
Spreen
JohnSwamp
DeqiuV
LarryCabirria
Axozer
ElChurches
PUVLO
Careera
Pandarin
Manucraft
Ollie
ElMariana
Miranda Ibañez
Nia
Brianeitor
Alecomeco
Sofia Anyway
Reven
JCorko
Locochon
ZellenDust
Darizard9
Xokas
Eskimalito
SoyPan
Sherezade
Wardsess
Jhdelacruz
Goncho
FarParaMoar
MaferRocha
Spursito
KarlJacobs
Reborn
Quackity
MariusOptimus
Pujidos90
Genesis
aLexBY
MissaSinfonia
DUXORETHEY
Different
Tanizen
mictia00
LitKillah
Caprimint
Roier
Manute
Conterstine
Pipepunk
Dylantero
Brunenger
IlloJuan
Neekolulz
Focus
Silithur
Rapturrs
Alanalarana
Pokimane
Nimu
Unicorn
Betra
Komanche
AngieVelasco
ElviraYuki
Robleis
Pollito_senpai
Kajal Napalm
TheDaarick28
Noni
TFue
D3stri
Nephtunie
bSweety
Outconsumer
Joseph Christ
Dream
Sylveey
Lenay
xlightmoonx
Ibai
xCry
Jelty
RocioDTA
Mymtumtum69
Sarinha_3
Kun Agüero
Gemite
Champi
Josepo90
Vicky Palami
Rioboo
Deargia
AlecHernandez
Delt4Forc3
ElDed
8cho
Zeling
Shadoune
Hannahxxrose
Sapnap
Duck
Boat
Biyin
Ander
Grefg
Algo_Geo
Magnet
Karchez
Pelicanger
Tubbo
AriGameplays
Paulettee
Perxitaa
Abby
Amph
Impairment
Filisgg
Nissaxter

Fans waiting for this event for over a year must stay patient for a few more days to see the massive cast of streamers go toe-to-toe in Squid Craft Games 2, 2023.