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From the outset, Suicide Squad faced criticism on multiple fronts. Players and critics alike derided its gameplay mechanics, its live service model, and how the beloved DC characters—heroes and villains alike—were portrayed within the game. The backlash was so intense that it sparked controversy beyond gaming circles, involving accusations of woke politics influencing game design.
Altogether, these controversies fueled a vicious cycle of disappointment, and the game’s player base plummeted. Countless players lost interest, and the servers became ghost towns. At one point, the game was barely being played by more than 100 individuals simultaneously, a stark indicator of its dying relevance.