- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been updated on Steam.
- The update replaces the PC version with a new executable file and removes Denuvo.
- This step was likely taken to cut the costs needed to renew the DRM’s license.
Suicide Squad’s unfortunate story came to an abrupt conclusion this month. What was supposed to be a billion-dollar live-service release for Warner Bros has turned out to be nothing but a failure.
Developer Rocksteady has also moved on from the game and, in doing so, seems to have removed Denuvo from the PC port as one final change to this version of the game.
Why it matters: Denuvo has its fair share of critics across the gaming industry, with many arguing that the DRM impacts performance.
According to SteamDB, the game has been updated with a new executable file dubbed “new-SuicideSquad_KTJL.exe.”
This is typically done as studios prepare to remove the infamous DRM from their games, but more evidence has already shown up suggesting that Denuvo has been removed from this particular title.
Look hard enough, and you’ll find that Suicide Squad has now been cracked. We won’t share any links here, but the information is out there for those knowing where to look. Anyhow, it’s no coincidence that the crack has come just as Rocksteady replaced the executable file on Steam, confirming the DRM’s removal.
Because Denuvo typically requires a monthly fee, it is not uncommon to see it leaving games a year or two after release. In Suicide Squad’s case, the title was far from profitable or even active on PC, so renewing the license likely made little sense for Warner Bros and Rocksteady.
The team also removed internet requirements from Suicide Squad with a recent update, making it playable offline, giving the developer even less reason to continue licensing the DRM.
Looking ahead, Rocksteady might consider revisiting the Batman Arkham series or working with an entirely new comic book license. Whatever the team decides, another shot at live service seems more or less guaranteed to be off the table after Warner Bros’ latest failure.
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