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'Injustice 2' rumors: Release date delayed due to voice-actors strike; iOS, Android versions coming soon?

| Nov 04, 2016 03:20 AM EDT

NetherRealm Studios confirmed the development of "Injustice 2" for the PS4, Xbox One and possibly for the PC.

The latest details for "Injustice 2" will feature the game's release date being delayed and an iOS and Android versions coming soon.

It seems that release date for "Injustice 2" will likely change due to to an apparent strike among voice cast members in the upcoming sequel, affecting the game's production timeline and launch date plans. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists went on strike to demand changes to a two-decade-old contract, News Everyday reported.

It is speculated that "Injustice 2" will be release on March 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and quite possibly the PC platforms. However, NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. did not reveal any information yet regarding the strike and how will it affect the game's overall development plans and release date.

In other news, "Mortal Kombat" creator Ed Boon confirmed that they are making an iOS and Android versions of "Injustice 2" soon, IGN reported.

Boon tweeted before a poll asking fans if the want an updated version of the first "Injustice" game or a separate new mobile app, with the majority wanting a new app by 71 percent.

However, it is unknown yet as to when will NetherRealm Studios launch "Injustice 2" next year, either along the console and PC versions or in the later date in 2017.

"Injustice 2" will feature several DC characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Aquaman, Gorilla Grodd, Atrocitus, Harley Quinn and Deadshot. Other rumored characters being pitched for the game include John Constantine, Jonah Hex, Darkseid, Doctor Fate, Swamp Thing, Beast Boy, Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, King Shark, The Atom, Ra's al Ghul and many more.

NetherRealm Studios will likely add some RPG style elements in "Injustice 2" due to the sequel's Gear System. 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.

"Injustice 2's" gear system allows gamers to upgrade each characters abilities and stats by unlocking several loot gears after a match whether they win or lose. Not only will it change the character's appearance, but will gain extra boost of powers and even unlock new ones.

NetherRealm Studios added that they will include 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.

"Injustice 2" will launch sometime in 2017 for the PS4, Xbox One and PC platforms.

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