Injustice 3 is a fever dream at this point, and we have to embrace it.

Mortal Kombat 1 Last month, sales exceeded 8 million units. Mortal Kombat 2 The film, now in theaters, is once again expanding the franchise beyond video games. follow up Mortal Kombat 1 It felt inevitable, and now that it's officially happening, it may have to force some NetherRealm fans to accept a hard truth. injustice 3 It doesn't seem to be noticeable at all and may stay that way for a while. Anything is possible, but another entry in the DC Comics fighting series now feels a little less like it.

As Mortal Kombat continues to gain love, it feels like Injustice 3 is destined to remain in limbo.

There was injustice 3 Rumors have been circulating for years at this point. Even before Mortal Kombat 1 It was revealed, and some were expecting that. injustice 3 It will be the next project from developer NetherRealm Studios. injustice 2 was released in 2017, and the studio has been very quiet about a potential third chapter for nearly a decade. All fans really have to leave with are speculations, fan theories, and rumors, which are far from concrete confirmation.

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Years of leaks have left fans hopeful for injustice.

later Mortal Kombat 1launch and success, hope for something new injustice The game has started again. To add fuel to the fire, Mortal Kombat 1 Added the same superhero the boys' Citizens' Department invincibility's Omni-Man comes to the game via a DLC pack. Homelander and Omni-Man may come from a different superhero universe than their DC counterparts, but they seemed like a teaser of what the two would be up to. injustice 3 You may feel like

Several leaks have convinced many fans that: injustice 3 I'm on my way. Last year, voice actors Phil LaMarr and George Newbern reportedly spoke about working on it. injustice 3 During a convention fan meeting. In April of this year, a new injustice 3 The leak hit the internet after a Warner Bros. Games artist mentioned the project on his resume, convincing fans that a game was imminent.

Despite no mention of Injustice 3, all hope may not be lost

I don't want to be too pessimistic. Thinking of buying another one injustice The game is really exciting, but fans may have to wait longer than they expected. Ed Boon confirmed the following in a recent interview with Collider: Mortal Kombat The game was pretty focused on NetherRealm's main franchise. It would make sense if a new movie adaptation came out. However, this could have been a great opportunity to generate additional hype for what the studio's other projects would be, but that simply didn't happen.

If you wanted to make fun injustice 3I think they definitely sprinkled in some additional information about the game in the interview. Of course, he said NetherRealm is “definitely doing more” beyond NetherRealm. Mortal KombatBut now I have no way of knowing what it is. Yeah, that definitely could happen. injustice 3Maybe it'll come out before the next Mortal Kombat, but for now it feels like the opposite. It's also very likely that NetherRealm will introduce a new IP instead of continuing. injustice. Only time will tell, but we are getting answers as to who will be involved. injustice 3 It feels incredibly distant because the cast isn't even sure if it will actually happen. Of course, leaks indicate that something was in development at some point, but leaks should always be taken with caution and may lead to changes in plans.

I hope this year proves me wrong, but my gut tells me to keep my expectations in check

I'm not just a fight fan. DC Comics have been a great love for me since I was young. injustice The game deserves to be a more substantial franchise. The series has spawned some of the best superhero games out there, and there's a lot more material for NetherRealm to work with. We're already almost halfway through the year, but there are some big events ahead. It's really important to remain skeptical. injustice 3But I can't help but feel a little hope for what amazing things lie ahead.

If Injustice 3 were to happen, a summer announcement would be ideal.

One of the biggest events going on is the Summer Game Fest. It's scheduled June 5thAnd this will be one of the most obvious times for NetherRealm to make an announcement. injustice 3. Another most likely event is The Game Awards later in the year, but a summer reveal would be pretty interesting and unexpected. But as cool as it is, there's no reason to believe such a reveal will happen. Even I'm guessing at this point.

In the end, all injustice All fans can do right now is play the waiting game. There are already several major superhero games planned for this year, some of which have already been released. Invincible VS It was released recently, and there's another fighting game coming later this year. Marvel Token: Battle of the Soul and insomnia Marvel's Wolverine. Adding a new DC game to the mix will be a huge thrill for superhero and comic book lovers, but it may also overwhelm the space with too much content at once. hope injustice 3 It shouldn't be gone forever, but expectations should definitely be tempered until NetherRealm actually teases the game in a significant way. Overall, the situation feels like history is repeating itself. Mortal Kombat 1 It was announced when many people expected NetherRealm to return. injustice first. So while Mortal Kombat fans are feasting, Injustice fans are staring at empty plates, at least for the time being.