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Nine months ago,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewas written off as one of gaming’s most high-profile failures (well at least untilConcord). Rocksteady Studios, known for theBatman: Arkhamseries struggled with its first live service project.
Despite a $200 million loss for Warner Bros., terrible player counts, and a flood of poor reviews, the game has recently shown signs of life. Thanks to massive holiday discounts, player counts are climbing, suggesting that this troubled title may have finally found its footing, or at least a niche audience.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League
From its announcement,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguestruggled to win over fans. As a co-op, live-service shooter from Rocksteady Studios which is best known for theBatman: Arkhamseries, the game felt disconnected from the studio’s expertise,
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is $3.49 for the Standard Edition and $5 for the Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam. Star Wars Outlaws and Dragon Age: The Veilguard will most likely suffer a similar trend.But for now, Warner Bros. you have a deal! 🤣pic.twitter.com/bjIaMLeuus
Poor reception led to a dramatic fall in player numbers, with Warner Bros. reporting a $200 million loss. By late summer, active players on Steam hovered below 140 asplayers wanted to just cut losses. The numbers have recently gone up though, thanks to the Steam Autumn Sale.
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The ambitious but flawed game is now available for a mere $3.50 on Steam, down from its original $70 price. According toSteamCharts, the game reached a 24-hour peak of over 2,500 concurrent players during the Steam Autumn Sale.
Warner Bros. Said that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League ‘Has Fallen Short of Our Expectations’.Ubisoft had a rough launch of ‘AAAA’ Game Skull and BonesSociety is healing because Gamers are voting with their walletpic.twitter.com/ii87h8p6mV
Holiday sales are undoubtedly driving this resurgence. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday offering steep discounts, even the game’s deluxe edition which was initially priced at $100 has gone down to $5. The chance to play a “AAA” game at a bargain price has been too tempting to resist for a lot of people.
Can the Game Even Pull Off a Comeback?
Over its lifespan,Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice Leaguehas introduced several updates and expansions. This includes new playable characters such as Joker, Mrs. Freeze, and Zoe Lawton (Lawless). While the game’s initial flaws remain, Rocksteady has steadily added content over the past nine months.
Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League saw a surprise player peak of 2,561 on Steam after a 95% price drop. Will this be enough to save the game, or will WB Games need to retool it into a free-to-play model?#SuicideSquad#KillTheJusticeLeague#gaming#videogamespic.twitter.com/rnHcfirpK3
The latest discount frenzy has brought a wave of new players into the mix, giving the game a fresh chance to prove itself as a worthwhile but imperfect experience. Despite the recent spike in players,a real comeback would be incredibly difficult.
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To be able to pull off a redemption arc like those ofNo Man’s SkyorCyberpunk 2077,Suicide Squadwould need more than discounts. A shift to a free-to-play model could be one way to guarantee short-term player activity while the studio thinks of long-term solutions.
After all, evenNo Man’s Sky, a game that is considered to have the best comeback arc in all of gaming, took eight years to reach where it is today. So while it’s possible, it won’t be as straightforward as you might think.
For now, its $3.50 price tag is giving players a low-risk opportunity to see ifSuicide Squaddeserves a second chance. Have you bought the game for its low price in the sale? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you may also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
