Fighting Game Community Speculates Injustice 3 Is Next After Playtest Leak
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A new playtest listing for an unreleased AAA 2D fighting game has the fighting game community convinced that NetherRealm Studios is developing Injustice 3.
Polygon reports that a new playtest listing from the Good Gamer Group has sparked fresh speculation that NetherRealm Studios is finally working on Injustice 3. The recruitment call specifically targets top tier 2D fighting game players for an in person session in Culver City, focusing on an unreleased AAA project. Given that major studios in the United States handling high budget fighting games are scarce, the community immediately connected the dots back to DC's premiere fighting franchise.
Eliminating announced titles and 3D fighters leaves a very short list of possibilities, and the timeline lines up cleanly for NetherRealm. With Mortal Kombat 1 launching back in 2023, a 2027 release window for a new title fits the studio's historical four year development cycle. Recent social media activity from creative director Ed Boon and various voice actor teases have only added fuel to the fire, keeping fighting game enthusiasts on high alert for an official announcement.
A potential return for the series would certainly help smooth over recent friction with DC fans following the announcement of the mobile focused fighter DCKO. For players who treat competitive fighters as long term mainstays rather than brief weekend experiences, a polished console sequel with modern rollback netcode and robust digital economies would be a massive win. We will have to wait and see if NetherRealm decides to pull the curtain back soon.
Tags: Fighting Games, NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 3, Esports, Polygon
Original article: Polygon