Although this would be fitting for a character like Deadshot or Harley Quinn, it feels like a forced change for a character like Captain Boomerang to now use boomerangs sparingly in place of an assault rifle given that his whole shtick is - as his name suggests - an arsenal consisting entirely of boomerangs. The preview stated that all characters would have their own unique perks, but would be using the same sort of guns, and could customize them with cosmetics and load-outs that resembled other DC characters' powers. Fan backlash only worsened when an extended preview of the title's gameplay was shown at Sony's February 2023 State of Play, showing gameplay that was closer to the likes of failed titles such as Crackdown 3 and Marvel's Avengers than any of the Batman: Arkham games that came before it.

The DC shooter title was due to release in May 2023 and would serve as a continuation of Rocksteady's acclaimed, Batman-led Arkhamverse, while focusing on other DC Universe characters, such as Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark.Īfter a leaked menu revealed Suicide Squad: KTJL's live service-esque features, such as a battle pass and cosmetics store, players started to become skeptical of the title. Rocksteady has reportedly delayed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League again, but its extra development time may not be enough to assuage skepticism.

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League officially delayed again.įollowing speculation, it has now been confirmed by developer Rocksteady that SS: KTJL will release 02/02/24 instead of its planned release date.

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