As tensions rise among contestants as the players prepare for the next game: a six-legged pentathlon, Gi-hun works to build alliances while navigating treachery. The group's dynamics shift dramatically when trust is broken during a crucial game that tests both physical and mental endurance. The psychological strain reveals hidden motives and deep-seated fears among players, complicating Gi-hun's efforts to maintain unity against the ruthless game masters orchestrating their demise.