Injustice 2 Coming to Xbox One and PS4 in 2017 According to Warner Bros

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 08, 2016

News: A new Injustice fighting game is on the way from NetherRealm Studios and will pick up where the original left off.

Warner Bros and DC Entertainment have revealed that Injustice 2. The game is in development at NetherRealm Studios and will feature a massive roster of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and it will allow players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters.

"In Injustice 2, we are introducing new features that will change the way fans play fighting games," said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. "We're always interested in pushing the genre forward and allowing players to customize and level-up their favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains is a significant leap."

"Expanding the DC Universe in games continues to be one of our top priorities, and Injustice 2 showcases amazing gameplay and an original story to bring the characters to life for players," said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "NetherRealm Studios is offering fans an experience of customizing and battling with DC's iconic characters in an entirely new way."

Injustice 2 offers the latest DC fighting game experience that expands on the previous title's larger-than-life showdowns. Every battle defines you in a game where players personalize iconic DC characters with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. For the first time gamers can take control of how their characters look, fight and develop across a variety of game modes.

Injustice 2 continues the cinematic story introduced in Injustice: Gods Among Us as Batman and his allies work towards putting the pieces of society back together while struggling against those who want to restore Superman's regime. In the midst of the chaos, a new threat appears that will put Earth's existence at risk. Players can play from the biggest DC roster ever offered in a fighting game, from classic fan favorites such as Batman, Superman, Supergirl and Aquaman, to astonishing new villains like Atrocitus and Gorilla Grodd. Battles will take place across arenas that have evolved in scale and span across iconic locations such as Metropolis, Gotham City and Atlantis.

Injustice 2 is slated to be released in 2017 for the Xbox One and PS4. Check out the reveal trailer that was just released and tell us what you think. Will you be picking this game up next year?