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Suicide Squad developers describe industry disillusionment following game's struggles
Multiple developers from Rocksteady Studios, including director Axel Rydby, have spoken about their negative experiences working on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, with some considering leaving the games industry.
Key points
- Developers reported feeling disconnected from creative game development during the project.
- The prolonged development process took a significant personal toll on team members.
- Two lead developers nearly quit the games industry following the game's release.
- The live-service approach reportedly constrained creative freedom during development.
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