January Free Game on PlayStation Plus Disappoints as It’s Already Available for Free

Exciting news for PlayStation Plus members as Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League takes the spotlight in January’s game lineup. However, the inclusion has sparked disappointment among gamers, primarily because the title was already offered for free and currently suffers from a dwindling player base.

Despite its engaging gameplay, the title has faced multiple controversies that have contributed to its decline in player interest. Upon its launch, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League peaked at only 12,667 players, a figure that pales in comparison to other contemporaneous releases.

Further complicating matters, Amazon featured the game as a free title during Prime Day in July, which occurred less than a year post-release, frustrating many who had initially invested in the game.

According to Steam Charts, the situation hasn’t improved significantly, as the current peak player count hovers just above 1,000. Consequently, when Sony revealed that Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League would be part of the January 2025 PlayStation Plus offerings, the announcement was not met with the enthusiasm that such a reveal typically garners.

January 2025 PlayStation Plus Lineup Receives Mixed Reactions

Joining Suicide Squad in the PlayStation Plus January release are two other notable titles: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. While these entries could provide some excitement, the overall reception of this month’s game picks has been lukewarm.

Introducing your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January: https://t.co/9UGOSSgYkz pic.twitter.com/XpFaotxIj1

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) January 1, 2025

Many subscribers to the PlayStation service already maintain the $10 subscription to access online gaming. However, the latest lineup has not lived up to expectations, especially when players can find Suicide Squad priced at around $4 on Steam.

Fan reactions have been critical, with one player stating, “Even if it’s free, I’m not taking Suicide Squad,” highlighting the lack of appeal. Another commented, “This may be the worst month of PS + ever,” which underscores the community’s disappointment.

Compounding the discontent, Rocksteady Studios has confirmed that there will be no further support or additional content for Suicide Squad. While the game remains online and could still attract comic book enthusiasts looking for a superhero experience, its future seems uncertain.

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