Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League price plummets to $4 in Steam Autumn Sale

By Giovanni Colantonio Published November 27, 2024

Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. — WB Games

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just got an enormous discount as part of the Steam Autumn Sale. You can get the live-service shooter for $3.49, a full 95% off its usual $70 price tag. Its $100 Deluxe Edition can be purchased for just $5.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the latest game from Batman Arkham studio Rocksteady, launched this February, where it was met with tepid reviews and underwhelming sales. Despite its rocky launch, publisher Warner Bros. said that it was committed to seeing out the shooter’s live service roadmap. Now, less than a year after its release, its price has dramatically dropped to the single digits.

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The price cut comes just after the launch of the game’s third season, which added a new playable antihero, Lawless, to the roster. The update also brings a new battle pass, more weapons, cosmetics, and story content. If you buy the game on Steam, you’ll get that update for free.

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While it’s an enticing deal, the price cut may be a Hail Mary for Warner Bros. as it tries to give its struggling live service one last player base injection ahead of its one-year anniversary in February. According to IGN, a representative from Warner Bros. declined to comment on the game’s future past its established roadmap. If you’re going to jump on the deal, just know that it may become unplayable in 2025 if WB decides to shutter its servers.

Digital Trends gave Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 2.5 out of 5 stars when we reviewed it earlier this year. Writer Tomas Franzese panned the game for its repetitive mission design and overbearing microtransactions, but gave it credit for its solid endgame loop and a surprisingly bold story. “There is enjoyment to be had in Suicide Squad, alone and with friends, but you’ll have to sift through a lot of dirt for that gold,” he writes.

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Each playable member in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is its own distinct character. Beyond the obvious visual differences, there's a good amount of mechanical differences that make playing as Harley a unique experience compared to King Shark, for example. If you're playing alone or with friends, you probably will want to focus on just one member of the team to learn and go through the story with first. Since these "heroes" aren't all that common, especially in the world of video games, it isn't immediately obvious what type of character each one will play like. Between unique traversal methods and skill trees to ultimate attacks, here's a breakdown of which character you should pick.
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No one member of the squad is objectively the best, but rather, each one excels in different methods of combat. While you can switch between characters easily, it is best to know what role each one is best suited for and what to expect jumping into their shoes.
Harley Quinn
Harley is the easiest to understand if you're coming from the past Rocksteady Arkham games. She uses a grappling hook to traverse, which can be a little awkward to get a feel for at first, but she is your most well-rounded character. She uses pistols and SMGs in conjunction with melee attacks and explosives. If you want to play an aggressive, slightly spongy character, Harley is all about getting into the thick of combat. Her ability to regen health for kills pushes you to constantly be on the offensive.
Captain Boomerang
Using his teleporting boomerang to control the flow of battle, Captain Boomerang is perfect for flanking. You will want to play a mix of long and short-range with him, thanks to his use of both a sniper and shotgun. You will be rewarded for hit-and-run tactics here, making ample use of your boomerang's ability to get you out of danger before enemies know you were there. Once you get into the flow with him, you will turn the battlefield into your personal playground.
King Shark
King Shark is the most obvious when it comes to understanding his style. The big, bulky shark-man simply charges up massive jumps to get around, and his fishy skin can take a ton of abuse. You will be tanking hits as you either rush in to deal powerful melee attacks or shrugging off shots as you shred enemies with your heavy weapons and assault rifles. If you're not too confident about being able to dodge and zip around during a fight, go with the king.
Deadshot
Also, to be expected, Deadshot is a very easy character for people who cut their teeth on third-person shooters. He can use pistols, assault rifles, and snipers, so you are always prepared, and none of his abilities are terribly confusing or require a lot of thought to use. His jetpack makes him a perfect support character who can pelt enemies from above or afar without getting into danger. Just remember to watch that fuel gauge.