The new details for "Injustice 2" will feature two DC character added to the roster, a new loot system and more environmental interactions.
It seems that two new DC characters will be coming to "Injustice 2's" roster soon as "The Flash" TV series Grant Gustin confirmed that he will be the voice behind Barry Allen/The Flash in the sequel, CosmicBookNews reported.
Gustin has receiving waves of positive views from TV audiences in portraying the Barry in TV series and looks to extend his credentials in the video game industry with "Injustice 2". The Flash was first spotted in the teaser trailer announcement of "Injustice 2", even sporting a new battle armor.
Aside from The Flash, "Arrow" star Katie Cassidy teased a possible video game project as she posted a photo on her Instagram wearing a motion capture helmet and suit. Several fan speculations revealed that Cassidy could be bringing Black Canary in "Injustice 2", but nothing has been confirmed yet.
"Injustice 2's" roster has so far consist of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Blue Beetle, Supergirl, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Gorilla Grodd and Atrocitus.
Other rumored and upcoming DC characters in "Injustice 2" include John Constantine, Jonah Hex, Darkseid, Doctor Fate, Swamp Thing, Captain Cold, Beast Boy, Starfire. Red Hood, Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, King Shark etc.
In other news, NetherRealm Studios stated that they will add more features in the environmental interaction in "Injustice 2".
The first "Injustice" game showcased the environmental effect within stage, which gave the feel of a real superhero fight scene. Although its impressive, it was shown to be minimal, but now NetherRelam looks to add more features by placing chairs, tables, punching bags and other objects that a player can pick up and use in fighting an opponent.
The interaction between character and object is also highly specialized, with the environmental interaction based on the selected character's personality. NetherRealm added that they reworked the super meter of the "Injustice 2" so that it can be used as a countermeasure during battles, were gamers can use the super meter to do evasive moves and escape an enemy's combo early, WCCFTech reported.
In addition, the game developers will add more items and special features in the loot system as players can obtain the powers and abilities of other DC characters once they win a battle in the game. The characters can begin using their own abilities and powers throughout the game but if they win, they can acquire the enemies' abilities and special armors.
The plot of "Injustice 2" will take place after the first game as Batman tries to rebuild the world after Superman's One Earth Regime,while at the same time stopping the Man of Steel's loyalist in breaking him out of his Red Sun prison, unaware that an even greater threat is coming to earth.
"Injustice 2" will launch sometime in 2017 for the PS4, Xbox One and PC platforms.