As NetherRealm Studio continues to create and release content for Mortal Combat 1many fans have begun to wonder about the status of Injustice 3. A third game in the DC fighting game series has yet to be confirmed, but Ed Boon has said it's not off the table. Given the popularity of previous Injustice games – and the current state of the DC gaming landscape – it's unlikely that NetherRealm or Warner Brothers would give up on the series. However, Boon made it clear that continued support for Mortal Combat 1 It is the firm's top priority.
When – or if – NetherRealm can make it happen Injustice 3the study should be based on Mortal Combat 1success. Not only regarding the gameplay or graphics, but also regarding the DLC characters. NetherRealm has become known for featuring guest characters in its fighting games, and two franchises that the current Mortal Kombat has crossed over with would be perfect for Injustice's nihilistic superhero landscape: Invincible AND The boys.
Bringing Invincible and The Boys to the DC Universe
Mortal Combat 1's first Kombat Pack included Homelander and Omni-Man as DLC additions to the game's roster. Aside from both hailing from the Amazon Prime streaming series, the biggest similarity between the two characters is that they were each conceived as a twisted version of Superman. The ultraviolent nature of their shows allowed them to fit in Mortal Combat 1but their legacy as superheroes could make them an interesting candidate for the next one Injustice game.
Addressing the adult content of Invincible and The Boys
One could argue that Invincible AND The boys may be too mature to cross with the T rating Injustice series, but the Injustice The universe is already much darker than its main comic counterpart. All NetherRealm should do is tone down the violence and any lewd dialogue. After all, Invincible collaborated with Fortnite of all the games of the past, and many Injustice 2 players were crossing their fingers for the equally gritty and violent Rorschach to appear in Fighter Pack 3.
Maturity issues aside, bringing in characters from one of these Prime series would allow for some epic pairings and plenty of meta-humor. It would be a full circle moment as both series are heavily inspired by the DC Universe. Homelander and Omni-Man are probably out of the question Injustice 3 as NetherRealm tends to avoid reusing guest characters, though seeing the real Superman put both of these pretenders in their place would leave fans speechless. If NetherRealm were to ever get more characters from these universes, the most likely character for a Injustice the game would be Invincible itself.
The pros of having Invincible as a guest character
If NetherRealm had stayed true to the blue and yellow era of Invincible, the character wouldn't necessarily need to be toned down. That iteration of the hero was allowed to cross paths with Spider-Man in the comics, so there's no reason why he can't do the same with DC's most famous heroes. While Invincible's powers already make him perfect Injusticewould offer writers a treasure trove of dialogue options.
Pre-game chats with characters like Green Arrow or Harley Quinn would have sprinkled some much-needed levity into Mark's life, while a tete-a-tete with Batman might have seen him jokingly compare the caped crusader to Darkwing from the film. Invincible universe. If Injustice 3 continues the plot of the despotic Superman or introduces a more traditional version of the Man of Steel, either version of the character facing Invincible would lead to some vulnerable conversations.
The pros of having Billy Butcher as a guest character
Although less likely, Billy Butcher's The boys it could also be a fun addition to Injustice 3the list of. He might need some of Frenchie's gadgets or some Temp-V to compete, but his personality alone would be pretty tough on both DC's heroes and villains. Aside from having trouble trusting the true intentions of DC superheroes due to his past experiences, he would definitely give Batman a run for his money for his non-lethal methods. NetherRealm may also have an easier time accessing Butcher's appearance and voice than other guest characters. In addition to NetherRealm's previous partnership with Prime, the studio appears to already have a good relationship with the Butcher actor, as Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage in the film Mortal Combat 2 movie.
