It's been a strangely rocky road for Suicide Squad, given that everyone assumed that Rocksteady's next post-Arkham superhero game would be a slam dunk, ...
However, this current delay, which at most, is likely to be a few more months, is not going to lead to a complete overhaul of the game. There are also baseline problems with the IP, as DC keeps pushing the Suicide Squad concept despite two different movies, one terrible one and one good one that didn’t make enough money. While not publicly confirmed, it’s being reported that the game will not be out this May, just two months from now, as previously promised, and will be out later in the year instead. It can’t, as it’s far too late to redesign the entire concept of the game away from this GaaS version. The trailer talked about “gearscore” and showed off looted weaponry that would be shared across all classes, meaning King Shark and Harley Quinn wield the same guns. But last month, Suicide Squad took center stage during a high profile PlayStation showcase, and the reaction was…poor,
Rocksteady has reportedly delayed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League into 2024, and it allegedly knows "that what they have feels kind of rotten".
[the battle pass](https://www.thegamer.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-battle-pass-currencies-leak/), everyone having a gun, and the floatier combat that moves away from [the Arkham series](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/batman-arkham-knight/) toward being more of a third-person shooter. "I think they know that what they have feels kind of rotten to most people," Grubb said. officially announce anything, we'll simply have to wait and see. "I've heard it's not even coming this year, I'm hearing 2024," Grubb said. [Resident Evil 4 Remake](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/resident-evil-4-remake/) and [Final Fantasy 16](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/final-fantasy-xvi/) and [Diablo 4.](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/diablo-4/) This is an awkward spot to launch in, as it will be flooded with competition, but [the gameplay reveal also drew backlash](https://www.thegamer.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-state-of-play-trailer-dislikes-reddit-twitter/) as many were unhappy with the games-as-a-service model and looter shooter approach that means even Boomerang, known for throwing boomerangs, has a gun. [Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/) has been [delayed to Q4 2023](https://www.thegamer.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-delayed/), but according to reporter Jeff Grubb, it has been pushed back even further to 2024.
Multiple reports claims Warner is set to confirm another delay for Rocksteady'
And in December, Warner announced plans to [release the game on May 26](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/kevin-conroy-will-play-batman-in-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/). [PlayStation](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/playstation/) live stream attracted some criticism from fans due to the game’s live service elements, such as [the requirement to play online](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/suicide-squad-requires-an-online-connection-even-in-single-player/) even in single-player mode. “That stuff is hard to nail down for sure. [announced in August 2020](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rocksteady-premieres-suicide-squad-trailer/) for [PS5](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/playstation/ps5/), [Xbox Series X/S](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/xbox/seriesxs/) and [PC](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/pc/). [pushed back to spring 2023](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rocksteadys-suicide-squad-has-officially-been-delayed-to-spring-2023/). [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-09/warner-bros-delays-suicide-squad-game-again-after-fan-backlash) source claimed [Warner has decided to push the title](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rocksteadys-suicide-squad-has-reportedly-been-delayed-again-following-showcase-criticism/) from its previously announced May release date to the second half of 2023.
It has only been a couple of weeks since Rocksteady's gameplay reveal for Suicide Squad. That reveal drew plenty of criticism and now, it looks like ...
Additionally, [Jeff Grubb reports](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1075&v=HpVgwBQAKyY&feature=youtu.be) that the game could slip further into 2024. However, given the length of the delay, it would suggest that Rocksteady is just getting some extra time for polish and bug fixing. It has only been a couple of weeks since Rocksteady's gameplay reveal for Suicide Squad.
Harley Quinn and Task Force X might not be seen this year in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League after all. The game from Batman: Arkham Knight developer ...
As such, the game is still currently slated to release May 26. Games and Rocksteady that Suicide Squad is delayed. He mentioned that this delay was "mainly for polish, not to overhaul the core gameplay that caused the backlash." A [big gameplay showing at PlayStation's State of Play](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-shows-new-story-gameplay-and-battle-pass/1100-6511751/) saw pretty negative feedback last month. "Listen, I don't want to like cause a panic or anything, but I heard it's not even coming this year," he said. [Game Mess Decides podcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpVgwBQAKyY&t=1075s)--via [Idle Sloth on Twitter](https://twitter.com/IdleSloth84_/status/1634022740641435651)--that he's gotten word Suicide Squad is getting pushed out of this year.
Insider information suggest that Rocksteady Studios' Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has been delayed once again.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’s previous release date was a window where lots of other highly anticipated games were also planned to release, such as Final Fantasy XVI, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Street Fighter 6, and Diablo 4. Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League was showcased earlier this year but received backlash after its live service elements, requirement for a persistent online connection, and progression was revealed. It was initially slated to release in 2022 before a delay to 2023 was announced early last year.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was recently delayed, but it appears that delay could be much worse than first reported.
If true, this would make it nine years since the last large-scale Rocksteady release, with that release being 2015’s Batman Arkham Knight. Earlier this evening, I heard this is a delay-ass delay.” “I don’t want to cause a panic or anything, but I’ve heard it’s not even coming this year.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is reportedly delayed, but not over the recent backlash from always online and a Battle Pass.
Yet despite this, Bloomberg’s source states developer Rocksteady aren’t going to change the core gameplay and features that caused the outcry. Some were also frustrated by the game utilizing RPG-like stats. [recent backlash the game had seen](https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/03/05/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-faces-backlash-after-rocksteady-reveals-battle-pass-and-online-connection-requirements-for-single-player/). What’s more, even though it’s priced like a AAA title, it features a Battle Pass, and other live service business model elements typically found in free-to-play games. Rather than Q4, Bloomberg was told this would be to an unspecified time later in 2023. RELATED:
It appears Rocksteady's upcoming game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has seen another delay, according to a new report.
In an [FAQ](https://www.suicidesquadgame.com/en-us/faq) published to the game's website after the broadcast, it was revealed the game [requires an always online connection](https://www.vg247.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-requires-an-internet-connection-even-in-single-player) - even in single-player mode. Should the report prove accurate, a new release date is yet to be determined. [an in-depth look at the game](https://www.vg247.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-gameplay-deep-dive-co-op) during a State of Play presentation.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League recently shared an extended look at their gameplay a couple weeks ago during Sony's State of Play. At this point…
Previously it was [set for 2022 before being delayed](https://nichegamer.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-is-delayed-to-spring-2023/) to the current date listed above. [extended look at their gameplay](https://nichegamer.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-shares-extended-gameplay/) a couple weeks ago during Sony’s State of Play. Fans can tailor their experience, whether playing on their own as a single-player, or teaming up with friends in multiplayer co-op. the Suicide Squad) as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark begrudgingly embark on their mission to take down the World’s Greatest DC Super Heroes, The Justice League. This title combines the studio’s signature character-driven story gameplay with third-person shooter action to deliver a gaming experience unlike any other. It’s not expected to make any massive changes to the core gameplay, which might disappoint some after
However, many were underwhelmed by how generic the game looked and the cumbersome live service elements that appear to be plaguing the title. Developer ...
Speaking on the [Game Mess Decides podcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpVgwBQAKyY&t=1075s), journalist Jeff Grubb said that one of his most reputable sources told him that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League may not release this year at all and may be a 2024 game. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is one of the most anticipated games of 2023, or at least was. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League may not even release this year.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been delayed due to fan feedback, but the delay will probably not fix most of the game's missteps.
The studio is looking to polish the game so that it can have a strong launch, but The most that the studio could do at this point is limit the currencies, add a couple ways to get cosmetics for free, and [live-service mechanics including a Suicide Squad battle pass](https://gamerant.com/suicide-squad-kill-justice-leagues-leaked-battle-pass-bad-sign/), hordes of the same robotic enemies, multiple different currencies, and mandatory online pl. While this delay may mean the game has fewer bugs, it is unlikely that it will fix most fan concerns. It seems like the wait for Rocksteady's next Arkham game is never-ending, especially since Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League got delayed again. The game was originally slated for a 2022 release, but it got pushed back to 2023 for various reasons.