Rocksteady has officially delayed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to February 2, 2024, quite a few months from its previous May 26, 2023 date.
The developer announced the news on Twitter today, writing in a statement, "We have made the tough but necessary decision to take the time needed to work on getting the game to be the best quality experience for players."
"Thank you to our amazing community for the continued support, patience, and understanding," the statement goes on. "There is much more to share in the months ahead and we look forward to seeing you in Metropolis next year."
It's only the most recent delay for Kill the Justice League, which was previously set for a 2022 release before being moved to Spring 2023.
Last month, Bloomberg reported that the game would be delayed following backlash after the February 2023 PlayStation State of Play. During that livestream, it was revealed that Kill the Justice League would be a live-service game with a battle pass and require an internet connection even in solo play, garnering controversy.
However, it's unclear if this delay means Rocksteady be overhauling any of Kill the Justice League's live-service elements. At the time of the Bloomberg article, reporter Jason Schreier noted that delays like these are usually for "polish" rather than to "overhaul the core gameplay."
This latest delay means Kill the Justice League will come out nearly nine years after the most recent major Arkhamverse game, Arkham Knight. It will have players choose between one of four supervillains - Deadshot, Harley Quinn, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang - who are tasked with stopping Brainiac's invasion of Metropolis.
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The developer announced the news on Twitter today, writing in a statement, "We have made the tough but necessary decision to take the time needed to work on getting the game to be the best quality experience for players."
"Thank you to our amazing community for the continued support, patience, and understanding," the statement goes on. "There is much more to share in the months ahead and we look forward to seeing you in Metropolis next year."
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— Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League (@suicidesquadRS) April 13, 2023
It's only the most recent delay for Kill the Justice League, which was previously set for a 2022 release before being moved to Spring 2023.
Last month, Bloomberg reported that the game would be delayed following backlash after the February 2023 PlayStation State of Play. During that livestream, it was revealed that Kill the Justice League would be a live-service game with a battle pass and require an internet connection even in solo play, garnering controversy.
However, it's unclear if this delay means Rocksteady be overhauling any of Kill the Justice League's live-service elements. At the time of the Bloomberg article, reporter Jason Schreier noted that delays like these are usually for "polish" rather than to "overhaul the core gameplay."
This latest delay means Kill the Justice League will come out nearly nine years after the most recent major Arkhamverse game, Arkham Knight. It will have players choose between one of four supervillains - Deadshot, Harley Quinn, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang - who are tasked with stopping Brainiac's invasion of Metropolis.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons.
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