Playtest clues point to Injustice 3 as NetherRealm's next big fighting game
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Recent playtest listings in California strongly suggest that NetherRealm Studios is secretly developing Injustice 3, with a potential reveal on the horizon.
NetherRealm Studios has kept quiet about its next project, but a fresh wave of playtest listings suggests the developer is gearing up for a major reveal. According to recent reports from Eurogamer and EventHubs, an NDA-protected playtest recently took place in Culver City, California. Since Warner Bros. Games shares that same city as its headquarters, and the listing specifically pointed toward a triple-A 2D fighter, the puzzle pieces are falling neatly into place for the return of the Injustice franchise.
Fans have been tracking the breadcrumbs for months. Voice actors previously let slip that they were returning for a third entry, and conceptual art for Injustice 3 surfaced on a developer resume earlier this year. NetherRealm has settled into a comfortable four-year development cycle following the release of Mortal Kombat 1 in 2023. If that timeline holds, a late 2027 release window feels entirely realistic for the studio's next blockbuster.
For players invested in the competitive fighting game community, a potential Injustice 3 reveal could be the big moment of the winter season. With a trailer potentially slated for The Game Awards in December, the community is ready to see how NetherRealm evolves its signature combat systems, cinematic storytelling, and digital cosmetics for a new hardware generation.
Tags: Fighting Games, NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 3, Esports
Original article: Eurogamer