DC has announced DCKO, a new free-to-play mobile fighting game developed by Drop Fake, Inc. The title features DC Comics characters in a 2v2 tag fighter format with collectible and RPG elements, allowing players to level up fighters and enhance abilities using in-game currency. DCKO is scheduled for release in 2027.
The announcement has caused confusion among fighting game fans, many of whom have been anticipating a new entry in NetherRealm's Injustice series. It has been nearly ten years since the last Injustice game, Injustice 2, was released in 2017. Hopes for a third installment intensified in May 2025 when NetherRealm confirmed it would cease adding content to Mortal Kombat 1 to focus on a new project.
Rumors and reports from sources like MP1st suggest that NetherRealm's next game is indeed Injustice 3, with the studio reportedly in active development. Support for these rumors has come from voice actors for DC characters and an artist who listed the game on their portfolio. Ed Boon, co-creator of the Mortal Kombat and Injustice series, also fueled speculation with a poll on X regarding the best Injustice 1 super move.
The reveal of DCKO, which is developed and self-published by Drop Fake, Inc. under official license from Warner Bros. Game Interactive on behalf of DC, comes at a time when fans are heavily invested in the possibility of a console-based Injustice sequel. The mobile-first nature and gameplay style of DCKO stand in stark contrast to the expectations for a potential Injustice 3.