Is NetherRealm Studios Going to Give Us Injustice 3?
A new upsurge of Injustice 3 speculation has emerged across the gaming space following a cryptic post from Ed Boon, the figurehead of both the Mortal Kombat and Injustice franchises, where there has not been a sequel in over eight years. Could this cryptic social media post finally suggest the return of DC’s iconic fighting game franchise?
How did the Injustice 3 rumors start?
The speculation started when Ed Boon posted a photo on Instagram saying, "Anyone else miss arcades?" with a large background shot of Injustice arcade machines. While there was also a visible Mortal Kombat machine, it was less prominent than the Injustice machines in the post, leaving all of the attention on Injustice. Given Boon's history of these posts being early teases, there is a lot of discussion from fans surrounding this post.
A Long Wait Since Injustice 2
First released in 2017, Injustice 2 left fans waiting on the edge of their seats at the hope of a third installment. NetherRealm Studios usually alternates between Injustice and Mortal Kombat games, but they broke that tradition. Instead of Injustice 3, Mortal Kombat 1 came out after MK11, thus resulting in back-to-back Mortal Kombat titles. The MK1 reboot didn't live up to expectations, as it sold poorly and received mixed reviews.
This moment may have opened an opportunity for NetherRealm Studios to revert back to Injustice--especially given Boon’s recent post, which could be the first sign of such a move.
Could Injustice 3 be next?
Nothing has been confirmed, though it is hard not to notice the details. The specific image that was selected, which arcade machines were picked, and Boon's caption all indicate that it isn't merely nostalgia. There have been Injustice 3 rumors circulating for a long time, but this post feels different. It may possibly be the first legitimate breadcrumb in years.
Fans' Hopes for Injustice 3
As speculation continues, Injustice 3 players are chiming in with what they want to see from a sequel game:
- A darker, more developed story
- More playable DC characters and villains
- Better graphics and smoother mechanics
- Cross-platform play and more customization
- Returning single-player modes and gear systems we love
Conclusion
Whether it's just another Boon-style troll or the beginning of a complete reveal cycle, Injustice fans are buzzing. Regardless of whatever happens next, Injustice is still one of the most popular DC adaptations in gaming, and the fandom could not be more excited for the third game yet to come.
If NetherRealm Studios plans to say anything, this summer showcase season (or San Diego Comic-Con) would be the best time.
