The latest data on the impact of the new Joker season on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's player count has been revealed, shedding light on the game's current status. Despite initial expectations, the game has not seen a significant resurgence in player numbers following the launch of the Joker season.
Analysis of player counts across different platforms indicates that Suicide Squad has not reclaimed its position in the top rankings. While it initially performed well on PlayStation, reaching the number one spot at launch, it has failed to maintain its momentum. The game is notably absent from the Xbox Top 50, where it struggled to break into the top 20 initially.
Steam, the platform providing detailed player numbers and usage graphs, paints a grim picture for Suicide Squad. The Joker season did lead to a temporary 500% increase in players at launch, but this translated to a modest rise from 600 peak players to 3,000 players. This figure represents less than a quarter of the game's all-time peak player count on Steam, which itself was only half of Marvel's Avengers peak.
However, the spike in player numbers was short-lived, likely due to the underwhelming seasonal content. Players found that unlocking Joker required extensive grinding or payment, deterring many from engaging with the new content. The lack of substantial story elements related to Joker's introduction further disappointed the player base.
The game experienced a rapid decline in player numbers post-launch, with a drop of 1,000 peak players by the second day. As of the latest data, the player count has dwindled to below 1,000 peak players, indicating a significant loss of interest in the game.
Despite Rocksteady's attempts to highlight the positive reception of the Joker season, community feedback suggests otherwise. The perceived lack of meaningful new content has frustrated players, leading to further disillusionment with the game's direction.
Looking ahead, the upcoming second episode of the Joker season is unlikely to drive a resurgence in player numbers. Reports suggest that the content may be limited to a Superman Brainiac fight and Joker motion comics, failing to generate substantial interest among players.
In conclusion, the future outlook for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League appears bleak, with dwindling player numbers and waning community engagement. While the game may continue to release new content, the current trajectory indicates a lack of significant revival in player interest.
