Injustice 2 is a fighting video game that was developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Officially released on May 11th, 2017, the game is a sequel to Injustice: Gods Among Us. In Injustice 2 Superman's Regime has fallen - but with the arrival of "The Society" and Brainiac, Batman will have to decide whether to release Superman or not. In this article, we discuss some of the game’s key features, as well as some additional information.

Key features

Gameplay

Injustice 2 is a one-on-one combat game where players use basic attacks, special moves, and combos to win fights against their opponents. The game has a Gear System with role-playing games mechanics. This loot-dropping system rewards players through loot-dropping items specific to characters - cosmetics but also equipment that influences the character’s status. Another way of improving the base stats of a character, besides the equipment, is by collecting experience points. The game comes with the possibility to do microtransactions, that is, purchasing items with real money through micropayments.

Other features

Characters: The game features characters from the DC Universe and other third-party franchises. The complete list of Injustice 2 characters can be found on the publisher’s website. It features Batman, Superman, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Wonderwoman, and the Joker, among many others.

Injustice 2 Mobile: On the same date as the official launch, a mobile app was released as well. In this version, players have one pool of stamina for all the characters and it depletes after every fight. The game has swipe-based mechanics, card collection, and three-on-three battles.
The Developer: If you are wondering whether the game is worth it, you should know that the developer behind it has a great background when it comes to fighting games: NetherRealm Studio is also the one behind the Mortal Kombat franchise.
Local Multiplayer: Thanks to this feature, Injustice 2 is also a great fighting game that can be enjoyed by two persons in the same room, no matter if they are fans of the DC universe or not. Not to say that playing against a friend makes the interactions with the environment even more enjoyable!

Injustice 2 age rating

Injustice 2 is rated with a PEGI 16 label. It features violence and strong language.

Is Injustice 2 free?

No, the Injustice 2 is not free. The Standard edition can be purchased for $39.99. When it comes to Injustice 2: Legendary Edition, it costs $59.99 but during sales, this price varies highly and can drop under $20.

What do the critics say?

Injustice 2 had a positive reception and has a score of 86 points on Metacritic:

”A great port of a brilliant fighter with a staggering amount of content beyond multiplayer brawling.”(PC Gamer)

Minimum system requirements

Operating System: Windows 7 and later (64-bit).
Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200, 3.1 GHz.
Memory: 4GB RAM.
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 670 or NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 1050 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7950 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 270.
Free Space: 52 GB.
Network: Broadband Internet connection.