Rumor Suicide Squad Delay Likely Won't Change Divisive Game Features

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s rumored delay probably won’t change the game’s most controversial features, at least not according to some sources on the issue. Rocksteady announced a new spin-off for its beloved Batman: Arkham franchise way back in 2002, with more details about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League slowly coming forward in the years since. As its title implies, Suicide Squad will put players in the roles of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark as they are tasked with eliminating Earth’s former heroes after they fall under the control of Brainiac.

Despite this intriguing premise, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been dividing fans as of late due to plot rumors, a perceived lack of gameplay variety for Suicide Squad’s playable rogue’s gallery, and live-service elements that have started to wear thin on players in the wake of games like Marvel’s Avengers. This last part has proven to be especially controversial, with Suicide Squad getting an icy reception during this month’s PlayStation State of Play thanks to concerns about the game’s always-online requirement among other issues. As a result of this backlash, rumors of Suicide Squad being delayed past its former May 26 release date have started to emerge.

Suicide Squad Includes Controversial Requirement, Even for Solo Players

While this rumored delay is reportedly meant to address the recent controversies surrounding Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, insiders are now advising fans not to expect any major changes to the game’s alienating Battle Pass and live service elements. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier recently reiterated his past statements that the delay is only going to polish gameplay, and that the core