The Game Awards 2022 – An Awaited Suicide Squad Game Ends the Long Wait on Its Release Date, Pays a Heart-Warming Tribute to an Iconic Voice Acting Legend

Published 12/09/2022, 5:33 AM EST

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Recently concluded The Game Awards event was a complete package consisting of major announcements. While gaming fans witnessed 2022’s best titles taking home their deserving trophies, some of the renowned developers also took the opportunity to make their presence felt.

Everyone knows that Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League project has been under the shadows of uncertainty for a long time now. However, the makers didn’t forget to remind everyone that the game is still going to have a release, whatsoever. They finally ended the extended wait of many fans, eventually confirming the official launch date of the superhero title.

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League reveals 2023 release date during The Game Awards while confirming Batman’s role

Kevin Conroy, the late actor who passed away last month, was known to voice The Dark Knight for over three decades. He was the man behind Batman‘s aura on-screen in many video games featuring the popular DC superhero. And how can anyone forget the iconic Arkham franchise from Rocksteady Studios? His portrayal of the caped crusader in various installments made them all classics, to say the least.

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Now that Rocksteady is returning with a new game in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the developer decided to reveal a big announcement for their ambitious project in The Game Awards. The event saw the release of a fresh trailer for the upcoming game. However, this time, it also mentioned the official launch date for Suicide Squad, apart from a mind-boggling appearance.

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Kevin Conroy’s last role before his death was in Rocksteady’s awaited title itself, in which he will be seen playing Batman once again. To confirm this news, the developer showcased an impressive sequence featuring The Dark Knight, voiced by the late actor.

Interestingly, the ending of the trailer had a “Thank You Kevin” title card. In a way, Rocksteady paid a tribute to the legend while revealing his last role fans will be able to witness when they get their copies of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League on May 26, 2023.

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