Suicide Squad: Kill Justice League will require players to have an internet connection to play, even in single player.
This is according to an entry in the game’s recently published official FAQ, which states: “Yes, an internet connection is required to play Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League solo or via online co-op.”
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League allows players to play the game in single player, or up to four-player online co-op.
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No reason is given for the need to connect to the internet, however, it is likely related to the game dropping and the co-op play having to stop. It also means that in the event that Warner Bros. To support game servers in the future, copies of the game, even physical ones, will likely become unplayable.
While many modern games include DRM which requires a one-time online check to prevent piracy, persistent online requirements remain relatively uncommon for modern games with single-player modes, even in titles that focus primarily on co-op but have single-player elements. .
Recent co-op titles Gotham Knights, Monster Hunter Rise, and Marvel’s Avengers allow offline play in single-player mode. Meanwhile, It Takes Two, which can only be played with two players, allows for offline play during local “couch co-op.”
When it was originally released, 2021’s Back 4 Blood required an online connection even when playing solo with AI teammates, but a later update removed this requirement, allowing players to play through the story offline.
Bethesda recently confirmed that its upcoming Arkane title Redfall will also require an online connection even when playing in single player.
New footage from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was shown earlier today during Sony’s State of Play broadcast.
The presentation also confirmed that the game will feature a battle pass, which Rocksteady claims the items included with will be cosmetic only. Post-game support including new characters and missions has also been announced.
