Suicide Squad Includes Controversial Requirement, Even for Solo Players

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Rocksteady's upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set to have an always-online requirement for anyone who is playing solo. With a leaked battle pass for Suicide Squad being a worrying sign that live-service elements will be included in the game, always requiring players to be online, whether when playing with friends or alone is another sign that the title will deviate greatly from Rocksteady's previous work.

As the highly anticipated continuation of the Arkham universe is closer to getting released, some details, including the brutality confirmed to be in Suicide Squad,will no doubt make fans even more excited, but others might detract many from picking it up. The always online requirement especially can be seen as cause for concern over the game's longevity, as without a future update allowing for offline play, it will only remain playable for however long servers remain active.

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The online requirement was discovered by Twitter user and gaming insider Wario64 who posted a screenshot of the FAQ page on the website for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, stating that an internet connection is required for solo or online co-op. Other details found about the game in the screenshot are that full cross-platform play will be supported across all platforms the game is released on, and reaffirms that the game is an original story and has no bearing regarding any movies that follow characters in the DC Universe.

Reactions to this discovery have been negative, with many stating that they will not purchase the game and others claiming it will be dead on arrival. One joked about the game dying faster than Square Enix's Avengers, which is not the first