Rocksteady won’t release a patch for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League next week in order to focus on getting the game ready for the launch of Season 1 later in March.
In a post on the Suicide Squad website, Rocksteady acknowleged player demand for the game’s next patch, which is set to fix myriad bugs and make key gameplay improvements, including Mutator changes. But, the developer said, it is now focusing on “getting the whole game ready to receive our free Season 1 update this month”. Season 1 is set to add Joker as a new playable character, as well as new gear and environments as Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s live service continues.
Last week, Rocksteady parent company Warner Bros. Discovery said Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League “has fallen short of our expectations” following its launch. Speaking during a financial call, Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer, Gunnar Wiedenfels, admitted Rocksteady’s game hadn’t done the business the company had hoped for since going on sale on February 2 priced $70.
Warner Bros. Discovery failed to mention a sales figure for Rocksteady’s game, but did say Suicide Squad’s failure had set up the company’s game business for a “tough” year-on-year comparison. Last year, Warner Bros. Discovery released Hogwarts Legacy, which went on to become the best-selling game of 2023.
“This year, Suicide Squad, one of our key video game releases in 2024, has fallen short of our expectations since its release earlier in the quarter, setting our games business up for a tough year-over-year comp in Q1,” Wiedenfels said.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s comment didn’t come as much surprise, given Suicide Squad’s high-profile struggles. On Steam, the live service action game peaked with 13,459 concurrent players, a figure that has plummeted since launch. At the time of this article’s publication, just 369 people were playing the game on Valve’s platform, with a 24-hour peak of 575. Concurrent player numbers on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S are unavailable.
IGN’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review returned a 5/10. We called it “a repetitive and bland looter-shooter that, despite an engaging story, never stays fun for long enough.”
Players are already wondering what happens to Rocksteady’s live-service plan now the game has flopped. Clearly, Season 1 will launch, but what happens after that? IGN has reported on how a Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League player had unearthed a hidden message that looked like a strong hint at the return of Batman. Datamining has shown strong hints that Flash and Green Lantern are set to return in some form. Other playable characters suspected to be on their way include Mrs Freeze (Nora Fries), Lawless, and Deathstroke.
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VelocityRacer95
It’s interesting to see how Rocksteady is prioritizing the launch of Season 1 for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League over releasing a patch next week. I wonder how this decision will impact the game’s future updates and player engagement. The hidden messages hinting at the return of iconic characters like Batman definitely add an intriguing element to the mix. Excited to see where the live-service plan goes from here!
Estell Mann
As a fan of immersive gaming experiences, I’m intrigued by Rocksteady’s focus on Season 1 for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The hidden messages hinting at the return of iconic characters like Batman add an exciting element to the game. I’m eager to see how Rocksteady will prioritize content updates and player engagement in this live-service game. With the potential return of characters like Flash and Green Lantern, the possibilities for expanding the game’s universe are endless. Let’s hope Season 1 delivers on new content and gameplay enhancements to keep players engaged and excited for the future of the game. Cheers to a successful Season 1 launch and an exciting roadmap ahead for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League!
Marlon Douglas
PlayerOne4Life: Excited for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Season 1! Joker as playable character, new gear, and environments sound fun. Disappointed about delayed patch, but hoping for worthwhile improvements. Looking forward to Rocksteady’s future updates with characters like Batman, Flash, and Green Lantern.
@VelocityRacer95, I’m also thrilled about the hidden messages teasing iconic character returns. Developers adapting to player feedback is always intriguing. Hoping Season 1 paves the way for future updates and content releases.