Oh boy, Warner Bros. Discovery had a bit of a hiccup, huh? During a financial call, they spilled the beans. “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” didn’t quite hit the mark they were aiming for. Launched at the dawn of February, expectations were sky-high. Yet, here we are.
Gunnar Wiedenfels, the CFO, didn’t dish out the dirt on how many copies were sold. But, he hinted (via IGN) that the gaming division is bracing for a bumpy ride. Especially when you stack it up against 2023 and the roaring success of Hogwarts Legacy. Talk about a tough act to follow.
Now, let’s talk numbers for a sec. On Steam, “Suicide Squad” had its moment in the sun with 13,459 players all in at once. But, like a fleeting shadow, those numbers started dipping. And they kept on dipping. Rocksteady, though, isn’t throwing in the towel just yet. They’ve got plans. Big plans. March will see the first wave of post-launch goodies, including the Joker jumping into the fray. And whispers are, a certain Justice League bigwig might make a comeback in December.
But wait, there’s more. Or less, depending on how you look at it. Before this game even hit the shelves, the buzz wasn’t exactly buzzing. Launch day came, and the reviews? Let’s just say they were a mixed bag. Metacritic shows a Metascore of 60 based on 87 reviews. Not exactly a standing ovation.
And talk about bad timing. February was jam-packed with big-name releases, each vying for a piece of the pie. “Suicide Squad” found itself in a tug-of-war with Square Enix’s “Foamstars” and Ubisoft’s “Skull and Bones,” not to mention “Helldivers 2” stealing the spotlight.
Mark Delaney over at GameSpot didn’t mince words. He pointed out that Rocksteady’s latest venture, their first in nearly a decade, couldn’t escape the shadow of the superhero-as-a-service genre. It felt too… well, mindless. Like it was just there to keep players hooked without much substance.
So, there you have it. A bit of a rocky start for “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.” But who knows? With Rocksteady’s plans and a bit of time, maybe they’ll turn the tide. Only time will tell.
