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Official figures show that as of now, only around 200 players are actively engaged with the game—an unsettling sign that the game’s player base has largely abandoned it. Such numbers are insufficient for a live service title to remain viable, casting doubt over the game’s future and the studio’s stability.
The Political and Industry Context
This failure is not happening in isolation. It comes amidst a broader industry trend where many development studios face layoffs, closures, and cancellations, especially under Warner Brothers' leadership with CEO David Zaslav at the helm. The fallout from Suicide Squad appears to be severe enough that reports suggest Warner Brothers is contemplating shutting down Rocksteady altogether, potentially firing all 250 employees.