A screenshot from the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has leaked online, and it confirms the game features a battle system. The image, which was originally posted to 4Chan, was based on a recent test build and revealed menu elements that aligned with a live service title. VGC corroborated the information via an unnamed development source, who affirmed that while a battle is indeed planned for the Rocksteady Studios title, it will purely be focused on skins and other cosmetic items.
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But, underneath that row lies an icon which appears to be an in-game currency system. Batman.”
For the uninitiated, Batman: Arkham Knight, was primarily based on freeflow combat and takedowns, which eventually spread out into special movesets unlocked via a skill tree. The idea was to encourage a more variety-driven playstyle, rather than having players button-mash their way through the game. The story could very well be completed regardless of whether you purchased those upgrades. Think of it as added flair that would also help ease the playthrough.
The left-hand side of the confirmed previously that the game could be played in solo mode as well, with your squad controlled by bots — as seen in the screenshot. The start menu also features a ‘Game Mode' option, which could possibly contain missions dedicated to farming easy XP.
Going for a live service route akin to turned against it. Since this leak, fans haven't been silent about their distaste for the included elements, which as mentioned before, align with a live-service model. Given Rocksteady Studios' track record, players were expecting to see a strong narrative-driven experience based on Batman's ethos, which simply adds some online functionalities for good measure. However, the leak seems to suggest otherwise.
Late last year, Rocksteady Studios' co-founders and studio heads Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker left the company. “With Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League nearly finished, they have both decided to leave Rocksteady at the end of 2022 and will begin a new adventure in gaming,” a WB Games stated at the time. “We have the utmost respect and gratitude for Jamie and Sefton and wish them all the best in their new endeavour, and like many fans, we look forward to what they do next.”
Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League is slated to release Xbox Series S/X. It will feature the legendary Kevin Conroy's final voice-acting performance as Batman. Conroy, whose voice became synonymous with the Caped Crusader, sadly ed away in November, following a short battle with cancer.