Injustice 3 would probably be DC's biggest fighting game to date, but it doesn't have to be the company's only foray into the genre. With Injustice already having two quality games, it's only natural to have high expectations for the third. However, there is so much potential for DC to delve further into the genre that it simply cannot be overlooked. Admittedly, there haven't been a lot of DC fighting games in the past, with their collaboration with NetherRealm representing the bulk of those titles, but DC fighting games can go far beyond the Injustice series in several ways.
The wait for Injustice 3 has given fans plenty of reason to speculate on what the next installment could bring. Developed by NetherRealm Studios of Mortal Kombat fame, Injustice is DC's premier fighting game at the moment. Taking place in an alternate universe where Superman went rogue, the games feature many of DC's most prominent characters, including Batman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker, fighting one-on-one in a variety of locales across the DC universe. While a third game has yet to be confirmed, it's a definite possibility in NetherRealm's future. If it does come to pass, the Injustice universe is certain to grow further.
Injustice 3: The Case For and Against Gear Returning
Injustice 2's gear system was the source of that game's character customization, but it may not return in the same form in Injustice 3.
DC Has the Components for More Fighting Games Aside From Injustice
The DC Universe Has Many Vast Casts of Characters
The potential character roster for Injustice 3 is one of its biggest perks, and for good reason. DC encompasses many of the most famous comic book characters in the world, many of whom are practically locks for the next game's roster. However, this is not a trait that is exclusive to Injustice alone. Many of DC's heroes and storylines have extensive casts of supporting characters that could potentially fill the roster of a fighting game on their own. Such a game might sound limited at first, but delving deeper into these individual titles shows the makings of some impressive lists of fighters.
Batman and His Associated Characters Could Fill a Fighting Game's Roster
The best example could be a future Batman video game. Batman's gallery of rogues includes some of DC's most iconic villains; names like The Joker, Two-Face, and The Penguin all spent the bulk of their careers battling Batman. Even characters who have had less villainous roles as of late, like Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and Catwoman, got their starts as Bruce Wayne's adversaries. The Batfamily has no shortage of possible fighters either, including Nightwing, Red Hood, Cassandra Cain, and The Signal. Add in a few deeper cuts like Hush and Clayface, and Batman's cast can easily fill a fighting game roster.
The acclaimed Arkham series of games have already shown that Batman and his cast can carry games on their own.
Many DC Properties Could Host Fighting Games
There are other viable properties for a new DC fighting game as well. Green Lantern has a massive roster thanks to the Green Lantern Corps, and that's even before including other Lanterns or the series' many villains. For an edgier angle, the many different characters associated with Suicide Squad make it a strong contender as well for fans of DC's villains. There could even be a fighting game specifically based on the main universe version of the Justice League. The DC universe has whole worlds of characters to draw from, many of which are well worth delving further into for future games.
Injustice doesn't have to solely carry the torch for DC fighting games. Injustice 3's status is unclear at the moment, but DC is far from finished in the gaming sphere. Decades of characters and storylines have created a vast selection of potential sources for future fighting games. So many superheroes and teams have enough allies and enemies to put together a roster that could rival many mainstream fighters. Injustice 3 is the likeliest option for another DC fighting game, but it's far from the only valid choice for the job.
Injustice 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- May 11, 2017
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetherRealm Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Warner Bros. Games
- Engine
- unreal engine 3, unreal engine 4
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Injustice
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
