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Some industry watchers and gamers predicted this failure months before the release. As early as five months ago, Reddit threads and industry commentary suggested that Suicide Squad would be the project that could lead to Rocksteady’s downfall. These predictions cited the long development time, the problematic integration of live service features, and the loss of key talent.
Indeed, the internal atmosphere within Warner Brothers appears bleak. Reports indicate that executives are considering shuttering Rocksteady entirely or drastically downsizing it. The studio’s previously stellar reputation is now at risk of being eroded, with many of its talented staff possibly facing layoffs or exit.