Rocksteady Implements Further Staff Reductions by End of 2024

Developer of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Rocksteady, undertook an additional round of layoffs towards the end of 2024. This event marks the company's second redundancy round in just a quarter of a year. According to reports from Eurogamer, several developers who were impacted by these cuts, spanning roles in programming, art, and quality assurance, confirmed their job loss to our affiliate site. These layoffs transpired mere weeks after Rocksteady Studios, a subsidiary of Warner Bros., had laid off another group of staff in September 2024. The total number of individuals affected by these layoffs remains unspecified, with Warner Bros. yet to provide a response to requests for comment. Following the launch, Warner Bros. acknowledged that Suicide Squad did not meet expectations, which was further complicated by a tough comparison to the launch of Hogwarts Legacy the previous year. Subsequent reports highlighted various development issues with Suicide Squad, including frequent changes in direction, demanding leadership, and Rocksteady's inexperience with both multiplayer and live-service games.