ROCKSTEADY, the acclaimed game developer behind the beloved Arkham trilogy, has built a solid reputation in the gaming industry. With their next release, expectations were high.
Delays and concerns
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, the upcoming game from Rocksteady, has been plagued by delays. While delays aren't always a red flag, it seemed like these delays were in response to players' concerns about the gameplay shown in trailers.
Pushing for a live service model
Rumors suggest that executives were pushing for Suicide Squad to adopt a live service model with a Battle Pass, despite the studio's lack of experience in this area. While live service games like Fortnite can be successful, many others fail to make an impact.
Not ready for launch
All signs point to Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League not being ready for launch. The game received poor previews, which were only shared with a select few outlets. This is unusual for a game of this magnitude, as studios typically want as many eyes on the game as possible.
Avoiding negative reviews
Reviewers were not given early access to the game, and reviews were only offered on the same day as the game's release for players who purchased the Deluxe Edition. This raises concerns that the studio may be trying to minimize negative reviews.
Rushed reviews and poor scores
By not providing pre-release copies to reviewers, studios can force rushed reviews, which may result in lower scores due to a lack of time to fully experience the game. It is only in extreme cases that studios resort to this tactic.
Furthermore, Suicide Squad was taken offline due to bugs, adding to the concerns surrounding the game's readiness for launch.
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