2024 has seen major setbacks in the gaming sector, highlighted by the failure of Concord, a 5v5 hero-shooter, which Sony discontinued due to low player engagement. Another significant disappointment, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, faced a staggering loss of $200 million, leading to layoffs at Rocksteady. Despite heavy discounts, including a 95% reduction for the Deluxe Edition, its appeal remains questionable, with limited-time offers available until December 3rd.
Video Game Disasters of 2024
This year has been tumultuous for the gaming industry, with several titles facing significant backlash. One noteworthy example is Concord, a 5v5 hero-shooter that struggled to attract more than 700 players on Steam. Due to its poor performance, Sony made the decision to discontinue the title in September. Yet, the dismal performance doesn’t stop there; another game faced catastrophic failure early in February, leading to its digital Deluxe Edition being available for just 5 euros.
Suicide Squad: The Ultimate Flop
Among the many games inspired by the Batman universe, few have garnered as much criticism as Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which debuted in February. Developed by Rocksteady and published by Warner Bros Games, this title reportedly incurred losses of around 200 million dollars. The negative reception was so severe that it resulted in layoffs within Rocksteady itself.
Despite its shortcomings, the studio has been actively trying to boost sales. Last July, they even offered the game for free to Amazon Prime subscribers during Prime Day. Currently, it’s available for an astonishingly low price on the Epic Games Store. The digital Deluxe Edition is now priced at just 4.99 euros, a staggering 95% discount from its original price of 99.99 euros. Even at this reduced cost, it’s uncertain if it will attract buyers, while the base edition remains unchanged at 69.99 euros.
If you’re tempted to spend those 5 euros, your purchase will include additional content such as:
- Justice League outfits
- 3 infamous weapons from Black Mask
- Gold squad dolls for weapon customization
- 1 Combat Pass token
- Exclusive color palettes
This limited-time offer is valid until December 3rd at 5 PM, giving you the chance to experience a game loaded with various service-based mechanics.
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