Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has reportedly been delayed from its May 26 release date to “later in 2023.” According to the report, the delay comes after Rocksteady Studios’ showcase of the title’s gameplay at the PlayStation State of Play event last month “received negative criticism from fans” due to the online-only requirement and microtransaction system that was revealed during the event.

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The report comes from reliable Jason Schreier who says the delay confirmation comes from a person “with direct knowledge of the matter.”

The London-based game developer revealed extensive gameplay footage from its Arkham follow-up Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at PlayStation’s latest State of Play event last month. A FAQ released at the same time revealed that the game would require players to have a persistent online connection during gameplay, and would feature both cosmetic purchases and a cosmetics-only battle pass in line with most live service games.

That move seems to have greatly soured fans’ sentiments towards the long-awaited Arkham successor, so much so that Rocksteady Studios has now reportedly decided to delay the game from its May 26 release date to an unspecified “later in 2023” launch window. It is not yet apparent what the developer plans to change or adjust within the game to cater to the community, but the delay is a heavy blow regardless for a game so close to release that has already been delayed previously.

We gather, this is one rumor that seems like the real deal. Once WB sends an official confirmation, we’ll update the article.

Source: Bloomberg