Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Studio Reports More Layoffs

Following the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Rocksteady Studios has announced further layoffs. These job cuts, impacting programming and art teams, follow September's reduction of the QA staff by approximately 50%.

The game's disappointing sales, reported by Warner Bros. in February, directly contributed to these workforce reductions. While Warner Bros. remains silent on the matter, Eurogamer reports confirm the recent layoffs, with several anonymous sources detailing their dismissals. The final update for Suicide Squad is expected later this month, leaving the studio's future plans uncertain.

The impact extends beyond Rocksteady. WB Games Montreal, also involved in Suicide Squad's post-launch support, experienced layoffs in December, primarily affecting the QA team. The December 10th release of the final DLC, introducing Deathstroke as a playable character, marked a significant end to the game's content updates.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's commercial failure casts a shadow on Rocksteady's impressive track record with the Batman: Arkham series, highlighting the challenges and risks associated with live-service game models. The layoffs serve as a stark reminder of the industry's volatility and the consequences of underperforming titles.