Early Buzz: Suicide Squad game drops as reviews wait

Anticipation is high for the upcoming release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the latest live service game from Rocksteady Studios. Despite the excitement, there's notable concern as Warner Bros. Games has not provided early review codes to media. Reviews are expected to surface post-release, hinting at a possibly cautious approach by the publisher given the game's mixed reception during previews. The game, requiring an always-online connection, had servers briefly go live before being taken down for maintenance, undermining the argument that reviews are delayed due to server activation. Players can expect cross-play and cross-progression across the game's platforms on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S when it officially launches on February 2. The silence around early reviews has raised questions about the perception of the game's quality among fans and critics alike.

The publisher has chosen not to distribute early review codes, possibly due to the game's lackluster response in previews or as a strategic move—common among live service games—to ensure servers are active. Ultimately, it remains a decision within their rights, and reviews will become available after the game's release.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set in the same universe as the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham series, also developed by Rocksteady Studios. The game is an adventurous shift from the single-player experience of the Arkham titles to a live service format. Though details were sparse for a while, the game has re-entered the spotlight with the approach of its release date. Players eagerly await to see if Rocksteady can deliver a game that lives up to the legacy of its predecessors while successfully introducing a new multiplayer, live service experience.