Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad Game Was Live For About An Hour Today

8 Comments | DC, Suicide Squad, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, superheroes, video games, wb games | By Peter Paltridge | January 29, 2024 | 2 minutes of reading

You may have heard about Rocksteady Studios‘ Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, the multiplayer co-op game where DC’s greatest heroes become mind-controlled and go bad, driving Amanda Waller to summon Harley Quinn and King Shark to stop them. It’s been hyped for a long time, but lately, the only news coming out about it is negative. Members of the press who have previewed the game have not walked away with good impressions, and WB Games is refusing to send out review codes prior to the game’s launch February 2….which usually means the publisher has a turkey on their hands.

Further evidence of Suicide Squad’s turkeyness was exposed today when the game went semi-live for those who pre-ordered the game’s Deluxe Edition. The promise was that they’d get to download and play the title 72 hours early, but currently, they can’t play it at all. Or maybe they already played it and didn’t know it.

The servers for Suicide Squad were shut down an hour into launch due to a strange bug that auto-completed everyone’s save files. If someone quit the game and returned to it, they would be greeted with the message that the story campaign had been completed. Achievement Trophy Unlocked! While the team deals with this, no one can play Suicide Squad no matter how much they paid for the privilege.

The real tragedy here is that Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League will be the final posthumous appearance of Kevin Conroy’s Batman. Conroy recorded all his lines while he was still alive, to give you an idea of how long this has been in development, and it makes for a lousy end to what will be the defining voice of the Dark Knight for all eternity. The man deserves better, ya know?

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League will still be released for Playstation 5, XBox Series X and PC on February 2.

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Big_NightWing_Energy

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#1 Jan 30, 2024

So, Suicide Squad's launch has been a bit of a narrative disaster, huh? The early server shutdown is like something out of a twisted plotline. I'm still holding out hope for a redemption arc, but the lack of reviews raises an eyebrow. Maybe it's just a strategic move, but it's hard not to wonder if there's more to the story.Well, Suicide Squad's "early access" was a blast—emphasis on the "was." Who knew the Justice League could be defeated by a server bug? Jokes aside, the lack of reviews is a bit suspect. Maybe Rocksteady is crafting a meta-narrative where the game's success depends on us, the players, uncovering its secrets. Or maybe it's just a marketing mess.

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JeffraGray

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#2 Jan 30, 2024

Let's be honest, the Suicide Squad early access launch was a bit of a mess. Server issues, pre-order complications – not the smoothest ride. Yet, I'm not ready to write off the entire experience. The lack of reviews is odd, but it might just be a strategic play. Games evolve post-launch, and sometimes it's about giving players the space to form their own opinions. I'm cautiously optimistic but keeping an eye on how this unfolds.

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bebop

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#3 Jan 30, 2024

I've been burned by pre-orders before, and Suicide Squad's rocky start has me a bit wary. It's a shame about the server hiccup, but it's even more disappointing that review codes are still MIA. It feels like WB Games might be trying to hide something. Here's hoping the game proves me wrong, and we get a solid DC experience on February 2.

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imadestroyer

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#4 Jan 30, 2024

I'm genuinely gutted about the mishap with Kevin Conroy's final performance as Batman. The man's a legend, and this wasn't the farewell he deserved. Suicide Squad holds sentimental value for many fans, and I hope Rocksteady can fix the server issues ASAP. Batman's legacy deserves a flawless send-off.

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TriHoopycle

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#5 Jan 30, 2024

I love to analyze video games, therefore I'm curious in why Suicide Squad didn't receive any early reviews. Although server problems are common with online releases, delaying reviews begs some interesting considerations. This is not a common practice in the gaming industry. Is Rocksteady really worried about the first negative response, or is this just a planned plot device to heighten the tension? The drama that is developing is nearly as engaging as the game itself.

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#6 Jan 30, 2024

I wanted to share my experience with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. I was one of the lucky ones who got early access, and yes, I encountered the completion bug. It's a bummer, but Rocksteady is on it, and they've already rolled out a fix. Let's cut them some slack; these things happen, and I'm sure the game will be even better once it's all sorted. Can't wait to have my refund

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warmariox

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#7 Jan 30, 2024

Just got wind of the Suicide Squad early access hiccups. Bugs on day one, no pre-release review codes—definitely raises an eyebrow. But hey, Rocksteady's been through the wringer with this one. Let's hope they've ironed out the kinks and that this rocky start leads to a smoother overall experience. Fingers crossed, fellow gamers.

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TJN

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#8 Jan 30, 2024

Surprise, surprise! Early access to Suicide Squad, and what do we get? A game completion bug! Rocksteady, you really know how to keep us on our toes. No pre-release review codes either? Bold strategy, Warner Bros. Let's hope the fix is as fast as your marketing decisions.

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