Rocksteady Studios has confirmed that "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" will conclude its story with the release of Season 4 Episode 8 in January 2025. The announcement marks the final chapter for the game's cooperative gameplay experience, with the next episode featuring a climactic battle against the primary antagonist, Brainiac. The news signals the end of the game's ongoing updates and its official closure after less than a year of service.
'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League' Final Season Coming in 2025
Rocksteady Studios shared its latest Season 4 deep dive for the new Episode 7, which introduces Deathstroke as a playable character. The developers also revealed that next year's Episode 8 will be the game's final release. According to the team, Deathstroke's addition to the Suicide Squad roster marks the beginning of the end, leading into the "Final Season."
Rocksteady also confirmed that Season 4, Episode 8 "will mark the final battle against Brainiac" and described this upcoming release as the "final" offering for the game.
The team stated that Season 4, Episode 8 will be available in January 2025 but did not specify the exact release date. However, Rocksteady assured players that online features will remain accessible even after the final update.
'Suicide Squad' Reaches Its Conclusion
"Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" is now on its last legs, as the story and its seasons draw to a close with the much-anticipated battle against the main antagonist, Brainiac. In Season 4, Episode 7, players are also given an offline mode that allows for solo play, featuring the main story campaign and all seasonal content to enjoy, setting up the conclusion in Episode 8.
Reports indicate that Episode 8 will be the final update from the developers, with no further releases planned in terms of story progression.
Challenges and Setbacks for 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League'
The game's journey has been tumultuous since its initial reveal at the 2020 DC FanDome event. Originally slated for a 2022 release, the game faced delays and setbacks, including a significant one-year postponement. "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" deviated from the single-player format of Rocksteady's previous "Batman: Arkham" series, opting instead for a multiplayer co-op approach. The decision to shift the game's focus to gunfights and explosives, as opposed to the hand-to-hand combat of the "Batman" series, contributed to its delayed development and subsequent financial losses.
Following its release last year, the game required players to engage with the online mode to complete the story, which could also be played solo. Despite these challenges, the game now moves toward its conclusion with the release of the final episode in 2025, offering both the last battle and an offline mode to wrap up the experience.
Is 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League' Worth It?
While "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" faced multiple hurdles throughout its development, including delays and changes in direction, the game was a bold departure from Rocksteady's previous successes with the "Batman: Arkham" series. The introduction of co-op multiplayer and new gameplay mechanics was an attempt to bring fresh experiences to players, though the game's underperformance and limited appeal have led to its premature conclusion. As the game reaches its final chapter in 2025, players will have the opportunity to experience its concluding story and gameplay changes.
