Shortly after the cancellation of E3 earlier this year, reports came out indicated WB Games would have been showing the world two big games: the nextBatman Arkhamgame, which seems more likely to beBatman: Gotham Knightsevery day, and theHarry Potter RPG. Ever since then, rumors and reports have painted a pretty future for the publisher with the two aforementioned games, a newSuicide Squadgame, but only ever briefly hasInjustice 3been mentioned.
Earlier this year, a rumor appeared online insinuating the game would includeMatrix’s Neo and Joaquin Phoenix’s take on the Joker, but the rumor was full of holes. More recently, DC comic book author Tom Taylor has been issuing a string of strange tweets, which thus far, has spelled out “I-N.”
Having been associated with theInjusticecomics, it could be thatTaylor’s tease is just a new comic run; however, the recent history, reveals, and new information that have been unloaded thus far about games at DC Fandome all lead to one possible conclusion:Injustice 3could be revealed.
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First, it’s worth taking a look at the four big games that appear to be in various stags of development:Suicide Squad, Batman Arkham 2020, Harry Potter RPG, and lastly,Injustice 3. The onlygame confirmed to be there so far isSuicide Squad, but the same leaks that revealed it existed before this announcement also leaked a game titledBatman: Gotham Knights. With the latter lining up so well with other previous rumors andSuicide Squadseemingly validating the leak, it’s seems like a safe betBatmanwill be there as well. After all, if WB Games was indeed ready to show it at E3, the most valid reason for a wait this long is to make DC Fandome an DC-related, E3-level event. Those two games alone would do it.
For obvious reasons, theHarry Potter RPGis unlikely to be at the event, but recent reports suggest development is going well enough. It makes sense not to reveal it yet in this context, as theHarry Potter RPGis said to be a 2021 game. IfBatmanandSuicide Squadare launching relatively soon, it makes sense to put them at the forefront.Injustice 3, as the most mysterious of the games, remains the wild card.
Including Mortal Kombat, Injustice Director Ed Boon
The biggest indicator it could be there, aside from Taylor’s potential teases, is the head ofMortal KombatandInjusticedeveloper NetherRealm Studios, Ed Boon. DC Fandome has confirmed he will be there, which means the chances ofInjustice 3are higher than most events. The real question should be: what should fans expect? Already, it seems likely thatSuicide SquadandBatmanare meant to be the highlights of the gaming section, and the two enough warrant E3-level announcements.
Stepping back fromInjustice 3for a moment, there’s logically only a handful of announcements Ed Boon could be there to make. The first and most obvious is somethingMortal Kombat11 related. It is still receiving plenty of support, whileBaraka also appeared in a DC fandome hype trailer. This could be anything from DC skin to new DC characters, as rumors of a Kombat Pack 3 still float around in some circles. However, given the stage, it would make sense for NetherRealm Studios to show a little of its next project, and nothing mentioned thus far negates this. It’s possible thatSuicide SquadandBatmanare announced, get extensive reveals, and possibly have release dates for the near future, whileInjustice 3takes a slightly different route.
When it’s NetherRealm Studios turn, showing off newMortal Kombat11 material would be enough to make the event a success. But even just a tease ofInjustice 3, a confirmation and a small glimpse anInjusticecharacter, would do well in making DC Fandome a memorable E3-like event. AnInjustice 3reveal might just be the most unlikely thing that could happen, it might even have the smallest showing, but with everything else going on, hoping for a small tease seems like a reasonable expectation.
Injustice 3has not be announced. DC Fandome takes place on August 22.
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