Injustice 3 DLC Fighters should be like Hellboy from Injustice 2, not Sub-Zero

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As NetherRealm Studios continues to set the bar for ambitious crossovers in the fighting game genre, the potential exists for Injustice 3 Following its predecessor with even more outstanding guest additions is an all-time high. After including several DLC fighters from outside the DC Universe in Injustice 2 and the continued presence of comic book guests in Mortal KombatNRS is ready to continue this trend with a title that couldn't be more fitting. However, given the waning appeal of the studio's own first-party collaborations, it would probably be best if Injustice 3 contained deep cuts from the world of comics rather than another NRS depiction.




Surprise appearances in every Fighter pack Injustice 2Guest characters in each DLC season honored the tradition of its developers' releases over the past few years. Finally add MK The game's fighters made for an entertaining crossover that paid homage to NRS, but even these paled in comparison to the bold decision to add both Hellboy and TMNT. Since the world of comics contains a huge amount of source material beyond DC and Marvel, not using these unique IPs as guest characters could be a missed opportunity Injustice 3.

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Wasting the potential of a comic-centric fighting game

The entire premise of injustice – a darker take on the Justice League and other DC characters fighting each other – has always stood out from the competition within the genre due to the status of its licenses. Virtually all of the masthead's most famous faces were featured in it injusticebut it's still an extremely deep universe with fan favorites spanning thousands of issues and hundreds of storylines. Scorpio in Injustice: Gods Among Us has already taken the place of a comic-based fighter once, but in the sequel, Sub-Zero and Raiden did the same for two entire slots that could have been dedicated to those with similar powers.

The addition of a Black Lightning Premier skin mitigated the impact of Raiden's superfluous place in the game, but also highlighted the fact that other electricity-inspired fighters could have easily taken his place from the start. The same also applies to Mortal Kombatis Sub-Zero, a fighter whose role as cryomancer is already occupied by Captain Cold and that fighter's Mr. Freeze Premier skin, making the Lin Kuei ninja little more than a fan service-motivated inclusion in a medium, in which he already works many appearances.


Injustice 3 should be more based on comic book guests like TMNT and Hellboy

Bringing fighters from other comic book imprints to life

There are a ton of characters from all fictional universes that could find a home in the next one injusticealthough some are already feasible given the history between NRS and DC working with the likes of Dark Horse Hell boy. Despite his rather independent reputation Guardian is owned by DC Comics and the team behind this book was featured in the Doomsday Clock series, meaning they could even reasonably appear on a base roster.


There were rumors of static shock Injustice 2and Milestone Media's long history enabling its use bodes well for its future. Even lesser-known faces like Valiant Comics' XO Manowar could benefit from the exposure and follow the company's trend of expanding. The likes of Spawn and Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat are derived from Image Comics, an imprint that supports creator ownership in a way that has led to successful licensing from NetherRealm on multiple occasions.

Continuing the success of TMNT with animated comic characters

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may come from a dark comic series, but the brand has become famous through its appearances in animated series. Since it is owned by Nickelodeon, this team's appearance is in Injustice 2 required no comic-related oversight or approval. That means everything from The tick To The Maxx is fair game, but the increasingly blurring boundaries between media seen in the NRS collaboration leaves the door open for even more unexpected additions.

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