Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Riddler in Batman Arkham Knight. What appears to be an objective or trophy related to the Riddler has been spotted in the latest gameplay footage for Suicide ...

Although it doesn't strictly look like a Riddler trophy from the Arkham games, it's clear that it's to do with the character and seems to indicate that he's returning in some form. Although the gameplay footage didn't quite live up to expectations, that hasn't stopped Arkham fans from pouring over the trailer to try and spot as many details as possible and get a greater idea of what Kill the Justice League is all about. Sadly, the footage hasn't been received very well, with many Arkham fans pointing out that it's closer to a live-service looter-shooter than the next step in the Arkhamverse.

Developer Rocksteady just revealed the first extended gameplay trailer for their upcoming game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Fans have been waiting for the next Rocksteady title because Rocksteady games were previously the antithesis of the basic kind of game that Kill the Justice League is shaping up to be. To be entirely fair, the Kill the Justice League team did state that the premium elements of their game will be limited to cosmetics. Their track record speaks for itself, and there are elements of Kill the Justice League that look like they could easily rise above some of the worst examples of those concepts I previously mentioned. Maybe you don’t technically need to purchase that battle pass or any individual premium pieces of content, but the constant reminders that the game is pushing you in those directions by emphasizing the idea that your progression isn’t as valuable if it’s not tied to premium unlocks interferes with what should be the core gameplay experience. In fact, those were the exact rumors that were going around about this game prior to the release of that gameplay trailer that some fans swore couldn’t be true. For instance, it turns out that Kill the Justice League will feature such tired modern game design concepts as gear scores, basic RPG progression, looting, and a ton of guns for every character regardless of their core abilities.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will have a battle pass, while its website reveals it'll need a constant internet connection to play.

Studios end online support for online games all the time, which means that even Suicide Squad’s solo-player-with-bots mode will, in all likelihood, one day become inaccessible. For players who like to customise their looks, we’ll offer a battle pass that only contains cosmetic items.” The studio pointed out that the battle pass will be for cosmetic items, while additional characters and missions will be added later via DLC.

Rocksteady has just revealed more details about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, including its potentially worrying progression plans.

During the deep dive, Rocksteady confirmed that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is [Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League does have an in-game store and a battle pass](http://gamerant.com/destiny-2-season-pass-challenges-changes-passive-bonus-rewards-better-cosmetics-weapons/). It's very easy for Suicide Squad to fall into the same trap, and when this game has been heavily marketed as a story-focused adventure for the last few years, it's no wonder that the addition of gear and loot has upset many fans. If Suicide Squad's loot is more creative than just another gun with better numbers, it could go a long way in making the game feel engaging, encouraging repeat playthroughs as different characters. That all being said, if Rocksteady can actually pull off its progression systems, then it could mean big things for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. While many fans enjoyed this new look at Suicide Squad, praising its fluid mix of traversal and combat mechanics, others wasted no time in expressing their dislike of the recent deep dive, with

(L-R) Deadshot, Harley Quinn, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang standing on Image: Rocksteady Games. Rocksteady Studios unveiled the first gameplay footage of ...

The FAQ for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League explains that while a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold membership will required to play via online co-op, console players will be able to play the game solo without a subscription. [antiheroes ](https://www.polygon.com/23589217/antiheroes-the-boys-batman-superman-buffy-spike-defined)Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark as they battle to save the city of Metropolis, and the world, from the Brainiac mind-controlled members of the Justice League. Of course, the other major factor in the always-online setup is that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is fully a live-service game, with a “gear score” that sounds similar to Power in Destiny and a battle pass offering items that players can use to customize their characters. The game is the first entry in the Batman: Arkham series since 2015’s [Batman: Arkham Knight](https://www.polygon.com/2015/6/19/8811383/batman-arkham-knight-review-xbox-one-PC-PS4). The FAQ says that all microtransactions will be optional and will be only for cosmetic items — i.e., they won’t affect gameplay. Anticipation is high, though fans eager to get their hands on the game may be a tad disappointed to hear that will require an internet connection — even when playing alone.

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League will receive new characters and missions, as well as cosmetics through a battle pass.

The game takes players into Metropolis, which will be Rocksteady's biggest largest map to date. Although Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League draws inspiration from previous Arkham games, the gameplay focuses on gunplay and close strikes. The developer team also provided fresh details about online connectivity, post-launch support, and the game's battle pass, saying that the game will receive new content that will be available at no extra cost.

Rocksteady is leaving behind the more focused single player brilliance of the Arkham trilogy for a more sprawling, online experience that feels focus tested ...

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is wearing the skin of live service and beneath sits what could have been a much better, more ambitious, and more relatable game. I know one of them is a humanoid shark, but with the right mechanics tuned to his character instead of a jetpack to fly around and loads of guns could go a long way. [Marvel’s Avengers](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/marvels-avengers/) and [Gotham Knights](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/gotham-knights/) has seen the winds begin to change. Work on the game began over half a decade ago, and the industry’s approach to live service titles has evolved significantly with the emergence of titans like [Destiny](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/destiny-2/) and [Fortnite](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/fortnite/), failure of big hitters like [Hyper Scape](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/hyper-scape/) and [Knockout City](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/knockout-city/), while smaller efforts linger in the middle of it all with dedicated audiences and seasonal updates that justify their continued existence. It’s hard to believe a studio responsible for the greatest superhero games ever made has gone away for almost eight years only to emerge with this - a dry, corporate, and predictable spin on a live service formula that has already outstayed its welcome. The weighty and musical melee combat that Rocksteady brought into the mainstream has been left behind in favour of bullet sponge encounters, while the Caped Crusader’s purposeful use of vehicles and flight has been exchanged for a mode of movement that doesn’t look very satisfying to partake in.