For the second year in a row, DC is gracing fans with a huge presentation on the future of DC comics, films, and video games with DC FanDome 2021. The event turned out to be a success last year, and it seems that this year's show will be even bigger than the last. Some of the most anticipated reveals include a new look at The Batman and Dwayne Johnson's portrayal of Black Adam, but there's one thing that many gamers are looking forward to the most. Between all of the film and television news, DC FanDome 2021 is finally going to give fans a new look at Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was one of many surprise reveals at last year's DC FanDome, but it's been unfortunately quiet since then. After teasing Brainiac and showing a Superman that is much more okay with murder than what's usually expected, Suicide Squad is really going to have to show something exciting to reel in gamers that may have forgotten about Rocksteady's first major project in over five years. While evil Superman was a great hook, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League would be wise to show off what's happened to other members of the League to give the game a stronger foundation.
Setting The Stakes Of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Showing off an evil Superman was a great way to provide an immediate threat for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but the big blue boy scout can hardly be the only threat that Harley Quinn and company face. The Justice League has evolved from a small handful of heroes to a massive team over the years, and showing more of its members would really flesh out the dangers that players will be up against. Depending on the game's scope, Kill the Justice League could feature well over a dozen corrupted heroes to really make players feel like their mission is fitting for the Suicide Squad's supposed expendability.
Giving DC's Biggest Heroes A Proper Introduction
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be one of the first big triple-A showings for the band of misfits, but it will also be one of the first major games for the Justice League outside of the fighting game genre. While the League certainly seems about as twisted as its portrayal in the Injustice series, it's still deeply important that Suicide Squad's next presentation gives some of DC's most recognizable names a fitting introduction. Many gamers have been waiting years for Rocksteady to take on other heroes after its success with the Batman: Arkham series, and DC FanDome will be the perfect stage to fulfill those wishes.
Building The World Of The Arkhamverse
If Suicide Squad is really going to impress with its first big showing in over a year, it also needs to lean into its connections with the Arkhamverse. It was confirmed in the game's reveal that Suicide Squad would tie into Rocksteady's Arkhamverse, which contained numerous references to heroes such as Green Lantern and the Flash without actually showing them. Considering Batman's fate at the end of Arkham Knight as well, it could be interesting to see how the League handles his ambiguous death. Even if it's an offhanded remark from Wonder Woman to Harley, connecting Suicide Squad to Batman: Arkham could build an immense amount of hype.
DC FanDome 2021 is sure to bring a lot of thrilling comic news, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has an opportunity to stand out among other big names. It certainly won't be the only game at the event, as it will also be Gotham Knights' opportunity to share some updates after an equal amount of time in the shadows. Showing off other members of DC's biggest team would go great lengths to show how Suicide Squad will stand out, and signal the return of one of gaming's most skilled developers. Luckily, fans won't have to wait much longer until they get more information on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is currently in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.