Deathstroke Joins Suicide Squad: What’s Next for the Game
Dec 06, 2024 6:35 PMThe highly anticipated DLC character Deathstroke is set to launch on December 10 for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, marking the conclusion of its first year of content updates. However, the future of the game remains uncertain as it has struggled critically and commercially since its launch in February 2024, with reports of significant revenue losses attributed to its performance. Despite the addition of Deathstroke, alongside earlier DLC characters like Joker and Mr. Freeze, questions linger about whether there will be any further content or a shift back to Rocksteady's traditional single-player focus after this year.
Is Deathstroke the last DLC character for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?Currently, Deathstroke is confirmed as the final announced DLC character for the first year, but Warner Bros. has not provided details on the game's future plans or if more content will be produced beyond year one.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League diverged from Rocksteady's successful Batman: Arkham series, which received critical acclaim and established a strong fanbase. The Arkham games, especially Batman: Arkham City, set a high standard for superhero games, making the live-service focus of Suicide Squad feel like a departure that did not resonate with existing fans. Following the mixed reception of Kill the Justice League, Rocksteady faces challenges in determining the direction for future titles, particularly whether to return to single-player narratives that fans adore.
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Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-12-06 20:06:03
It's a bummer to see a game with such a promising foundation struggling so much; Deathstroke’s arrival is cool, but it feels like it’s more of a band-aid than a solution. Hopefully, Rocksteady can take stock of what made the Arkham series shine and pivot back to those elements for whatever comes next
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-12-06 20:00:04
It's always a mixed bag when a beloved franchise takes a sharp turn in gameplay mechanics—fans of the Arkham series were really looking for the next single-player storytelling experience from Rocksteady. Deathstroke might be a cool addition, but it's hard not to wonder if the live-service model is what the fanbase truly wanted, especially with the game's rocky reception.
Stimpy commented on: 2024-12-06 19:54:04
It’s a bummer to see Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League struggle despite the excitement around new characters like Deathstroke. Rocksteady might be at a crossroads, and fans are definitely hoping they pivot back to those epic single-player narratives that made the Arkham series a classic
