The character, who has entered the deadly competition once again as player 456 on a mission to tear down the deadly games from the inside-out, has found himself is in peril after his childhood friend died in season two as part of a failed coup. So, can he do it?

Squid Game Season 3 Episode 2 ending had two unexpected deaths. Player No. 456 was seen fighting for his survival with Player 388. 388 was about to run for his life, but then 456 came running with a knife in his hand.