A recent leak has reportedly revealed two playable characters for the unannounced Injustice 3. According to reports, the roster will include Supergirl and Batwoman. Supergirl's inclusion is unsurprising given her significant role in 2017's Injustice 2. Batwoman's appearance, however, would mark her debut in the mainline Injustice series.
The presence of Batwoman raises questions given the character's fate in the Injustice comic canon. One possibility is that the game will feature a different individual under the Batwoman mantle, or the narrative may retcon or diverge from the comic book events. Alternatively, the leak suggests that Injustice 3 might function as a reboot, presenting a fresh story independent of the previous games' continuity. This approach has been utilized by NetherRealm Studios in its Mortal Kombat franchise.
Warner Bros. has not officially announced Injustice 3, though its development has been widely speculated. The future of the company's gaming slate, which also includes potential projects like Hogwarts Legacy 2 and a new title from Rocksteady Studios, may become clearer following its proposed merger with Paramount.
Analysts anticipate an announcement for Injustice 3 could occur at The Game Awards in December, with a potential release in early 2027. This follows NetherRealm's recent focus on the Mortal Kombat series, with Mortal Kombat 1 released in 2023. While NetherRealm's development schedule has historically alternated between Mortal Kombat and Injustice titles, the studio released two consecutive Mortal Kombat games before a new Injustice installment.
The Injustice series began with Injustice: Gods Among Us in 2013, followed by Injustice 2 in 2017. Mortal Kombat 11 launched in 2019, and Mortal Kombat 1 arrived in 2023. Mortal Kombat 1 has sold 8 million copies, while Mortal Kombat 11 reached 15 million copies sold as of 2022. NetherRealm has confirmed that another Mortal Kombat game is in development, which may see a release after Injustice 3.