Injustice 3would probably be DC’s biggest fighting game to date, but it doesn’t have to be the company’s only foray into the genre. WithInjusticealready 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 theInjusticeseries in several ways.
Thewait forInjustice 3has given fans plenty of reason to speculate on what the next installment could bring. Developed by NetherRealm Studios ofMortal Kombatfame,Injusticeis 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, theInjusticeuniverse is certain to grow further.
DC Has the Components for More Fighting Games Aside From Injustice
The DC Universe Has Many Vast Casts of Characters
Thepotential character roster forInjustice 3is 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 toInjusticealone. 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 afutureBatmanvideo 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 acclaimedArkhamseries of games have already shown thatBatmanand his cast can carry games on their own.
Many DC Properties Could Host Fighting Games
There are other viable properties for anew DC fighting gameas well.Green Lanternhas 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 withSuicide Squadmake 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.
Injusticedoesn’t have to solely carry the torch for DC fighting games.Injustice 3’s status is unclearat 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 3is the likeliest option for another DC fighting game, but it’s far from the only valid choice for the job.
