How Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Continues the Batman Arkham Legacy

One of the most well-known and cherished video game franchises ever is Batman Arkham series, which offers a gritty and dark take on the Caped Crusader and his rogues gallery. After its shocking and confusing conclusion in 2015’s Batman Arkham Knight, the previous installment left fans wondering about what would happen to Batman and his allies.

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Fans will now finally get their wish in the upcoming game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which is developed by Rocksteady Studios and takes place in the same universe as the Arkham games, after nine long years of waiting. A cinematic trailer for the game, which debuted in 2020, featured the title group of anti-heroes battling a mind-controlled Superman. It is anticipated that the game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.

However, what specific connection exists between Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the Batman Arkham series? What was Batman’s fate following the events of Arkham Knight? And what part does he and the other Justice League members have in the game? Based on data from articles, interviews, and the official website, this is what we currently know.

**The Same Universe, But a Different City**

One of the most recognizable places in the DC world and the home of Superman, Metropolis, serves as the setting for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Since the game is set four years after the events of Arkham Knight, a lot has happened in the world since our previous visit. Sefton Hill, the director of the game and co-founder of Rocksteady, says it will examine the fallout from Batman’s purported death and the emergence of the Justice League as the world’s new defenders.

However, something has gone terribly wrong, as the Justice League has fallen under the influence of an unknown force that has turned them evil. The game’s website describes the situation as follows: “The Justice League has been taken over by the nefarious Brainiac, who has twisted their minds and turned them into his pawns. Now, the only hope for the world lies in the hands of the Suicide Squad, a ragtag team of villains and misfits who must work together to stop the corrupted heroes before they destroy everything.”

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Four playable characters make up the Suicide Squad: Deadshot, the world’s most lethal marksman; Captain Boomerang, an Australian outlaw with a fondness for explosives; and King Shark, a humanoid shark with a bloodlust for destruction. Harley Quinn is the insane clown princess of crime. Players will be able to collaborate online with up to three friends or alternate between the four characters in the game’s single-player and cooperative modes. In addition, the game will have an active and dynamic open world where users can explore the city, fight other players, and finish quests.

**The Mystery of Batman’s Fate**

Regarding Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, one of the main concerns raised by fans is what became to Batman following the events of Arkham Knight. To refresh your memory, at the end of the game, Batman revealed his identity as Bruce Wayne to the world and seemed to blow up Wayne Manor while inside. This was the activation of the Knightfall Protocol. A post-credits scene in the game included a strange figure resembling Batman coming on a rooftop and frightening off some crooks, suggesting that Batman might have survived.

Does Batman still exist today? And for the past four years, where has he been, if he is still alive? Furthermore, why hasn’t he prevented the Justice League from turning evil? According to Hill, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will tackle these and other issues. “We wanted to take this opportunity to tell a story that actually builds on the Arkhamverse,” he remarked in an interview with IGN. We now have the opportunity to pick up some loose ends and carry them in a path we have never been able to previously.”

Hill also confirmed that Batman will appear in the game, but he did not reveal any details about his role or his relationship with the Suicide Squad. He said: “Batman is a key character in the game. He’s a very important character in the game. But I don’t want to say too much about him because I don’t want to spoil anything for the fans.”

**The Challenge of Killing the Justice League**

How the Suicide Squad will defeat the Justice League, who are undoubtedly the most formidable and well-liked superheroes in the DC world, is another important question that fans of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League have. According to the game’s teaser, the Suicide Squad will have to take on the extremely tough Superman in addition to other Justice League members including Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Green Lantern.

According to Hill, the Suicide Squad will gain advantages over the Justice League and become more proficient and resourceful in the game, balancing the character strength levels. “The Suicide Squad are not simply a bunch of cannon fodder,” he declared. In their own way, they are extremely deadly and highly skilled. They can battle the Justice League with a plethora of technology and weaponry, as well as a variety of cunning maneuvers. Because the Justice League doesn’t anticipate them to be a threat, they also possess an element of surprise.”

Hill also said that the game will not shy away from the dark and violent nature of the Suicide Squad, who are known for being ruthless and willing to kill. He said: “The Suicide Squad are not heroes. They are villains. They are bad guys. And they will do whatever it takes to complete their mission, even if it means killing the Justice League. The game will reflect that tone and that attitude, and it will not hold back on the action and the humor that comes with it.”

**The Conclusion of the Batman Arkham Story**

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In addition to being a brand-new game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is both the denouement and the ultimate chapter in the Batman Arkham series, which started in 2009 with Batman Arkham Asylum. In addition to introducing new characters and settings that will broaden the Arkham universe, the game will tie up the loose ends and mysteries that were left unsolved in the previous games. Hill stated that he and his team have been working on the game for the past five years as a passion project. “We love the Batman Arkham games and the fans who have supported us over the years,” he declared. We wanted to present them with something novel, thrilling, and new, while remaining true to and appreciative of the legacy we have left behind. As much as we have liked creating Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, we hope that players will appreciate it even more.”

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is expected to be released in 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Stay tuned for more updates and news on the game, and let us know what you think in the comments below.