With the acclaimed Batman: Arkham trilogy behind them, Rocksteady solidified itself as one of the most prestigious studios in the gaming industry. Therefore, there were high expectations for their latest project, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Unfortunately, the latest preview confirms what many fans feared.
Earlier this year, a leak revealed that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League would be a live-service game, meaning it would have a Battle Pass and post-launch content. Rocksteady Studios confirmed these reports with a special presentation, where they explained the mechanics and other elements.
Naturally, the community expressed their discontent and predicted that the game is destined to fail[. After a couple of weeks of uncertainty, the development studio confirmed a delay of almost a year. Did the most disliked elements disappear?
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Suicide Squad is still a live-service game, and fans are disappointed
Because the shift in the schedule was significant, fans hoped that Rocksteady delayed the project to remove the most controversial elements and create a more traditional experience.
As promised, the developers released the first episode of a series that will delve into various elements of this project. Thus, we learned more about the story, the open world, and the unique abilities of Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot, and Captain Boomerang.
The preview focuses on the narrative context and combat systems; however, the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League website confirms that, for better or worse, the title is still a live-service game.
Specifically, it can be seen that free updates will be released, incorporating new characters and missions, as well as a Battle Pass with both free and premium levels. At the same time, the studio confirms that there will be optional in-game purchases, meaning microtransactions.
While it remains to be seen if the balance between free and paid content is fair, the community has already expressed its discontent in the comments section. However, some are more optimistic and plan to give it a chance.
"The combat looks pretty fun, but I'm very skeptical about the mission design. If it were a single-player game like Batman, I would have already pre-ordered it, but since it's a cooperative multiplayer game, I'll wait and see before spending money. Unfortunately, there's a risk it could be another Redfall," commented a fan in the comments.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be available on February 2, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).
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