NetherRealm Studios confirmed the development of "Injustice 2" for the PS4, Xbox One and possibly for the PC. (Photo : Facebook)
The latest details for "Injustice 2" will feature possible DC characters added to the roster and a tag team gameplay.
It seems that NetherRealm Studios confirmed that "Injustice 2" will have a beta test this year as gamers can now sign up and register in the game's official website. Although NetherRealm has not revealed any specific features in the "Injustice 2" beta test, it appears that the beta will be limited to North America, but the studio will announce further details and updates soon.
"Injustice 2" will have a Gear System, which allowed players to customize the appearance of their chosen DC hero or villain by placing armor set pieces and building them up to be more stronger and durable. NetherRealm Studios will likely add some RPG style elements in "Injustice 2" due to the sequel's Gear System, but gaming fans were concerned about the gear system as they felt it could affect the game's overall balance in terms of gameplay.
However, marketing manager Brian Goodman explained that he and the developers anticipated this and stated that they making it "intelligently" in order to present something unique.
Another possible new gameplay feature could be the 2v2 tag team similar to 2009's "Mortal Kombat" reboot title which was first hinted in the "Injustice 2" FAQ , EventHubs reported. The 2v2 in "Injustice 2" could likely competed against other fighting games like "Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite".
In other news, several DC characters are rumored to join "Injustice 2's" growing roster.
NetherRealm Studios launched the new "Injustice 2" story trailer last week, revealing DC characters Damien Wayne/Robin, Poison Ivy, Bane, Braniac and Darkseid as the new characters. Now it is rumoed that characters like Green Arrow, Black Canary, Black Adam, Scarecrow, Doctor Fate, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Cyborg and The Joker are coming to the sequel, iTech Post reported.
So far the confiremd characters that are part of "Injustice 2's" roster are Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, The Flash, Aquaman, Blue Beetle, Atrocitus, Gorilla Grodd, Harley Quinn and Deadshot. Game producer Ed Boon also teased two guest fighters in "Injustice 2" namely, "Mortal Kombat's" own Sub-Zero and the demonic hero Spawn.
NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. announced the pre-order bonuses for "Injustice 2" in the form of the Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition.
The Deluxe Edition of "Injustice 2" will feature three downloadable fighters as soon as they become available, an exclusive Defender shader for use in gear customization, and one premier skin, while the Ultimate Edition will feature nine future fighters, two exclusive shader packs (Destroyer and Defender), as well as three premier skins.
Warner Bros. stated that premier skins will completely change the look of characters, adding new dialogue and using a different voice. These three skins are Power Girl for Supergirl, John Stewart for Green Lantern and Reverse-Flash for The Flash.
The Deluxe Edition will cost around $80 and the Ultimate Edition will cost $100. The Deluxe version is only available digitally, but both standard and Ultimate editions are available at retail, as well as digitally. Darkseid is a pre-order bonus for all three.
"Injustice 2" will launch on May 16 for the PS4 and Xbox One.
