DC fans anticipating a new entry in the Injustice series have been met with a different announcement: DCKO, a free-to-play mobile fighting game developed by British Columbia-based independent studio Drop Fake, Inc. Revealed via a trailer on July 20, 2026, the project is officially licensed through Warner Bros. Game Interactive on behalf of DC.
Quick Facts
- Developer: Drop Fake, Inc.
- Platform: Mobile
- Release Window: 2027
- Gameplay Style: 2v2 tag fighter with RPG and collection elements
The announcement has prompted immediate feedback from the fighting game community. Many players have taken to social media to express disappointment that the reveal was not related to the Injustice franchise, which has not seen a new release since 2017. Comparisons have also been drawn to Multiversus, the Warner Bros. platform fighter that saw a limited release window, though DCKO functions as a self-published title by Drop Fake, Inc.
The Status of Injustice 3
While DCKO has drawn attention, there is no evidence that it has impacted the project currently in development at NetherRealm Studios. Since May 2025, when NetherRealm confirmed that Mortal Kombat 1 would cease receiving new content to prioritize its next project, speculation has centered on a third Injustice title.
Multiple indicators suggest that an Injustice sequel is in active development:
- Reports from April 2026 indicate the game is in active development at NetherRealm.
- Voice actors for Superman and Aquaman have referenced their involvement in the project via social media.
- An artist’s Artstation portfolio previously listed Injustice 3.
- NetherRealm lead Ed Boon posted a poll regarding Injustice 1 Super Moves on July 16, 2026, further fueling community expectations.
Ed Boon has previously stated that the studio has known the direction of its next game for several years. For now, DCKO remains the only formally announced DC-licensed fighting game from the current cycle, with its release slated for 2027.