An unannounced Injustice 3 project at NetherRealm Studios is moving forward with playtests in California, according to recent industry reports. A stunt performer’s resume leak has revealed early roster details, confirming that both Supergirl and Batwoman are slated to appear in the upcoming DC fighting game.
Fighting game fans have spent nearly a decade waiting for a follow-up to NetherRealm Studios’ DC Comics brawler franchise. While the studio has kept official announcements under wraps, a series of behind-the-scenes leaks and studio movements indicate that Injustice 3 is actively being pieced together. Industry reports indicate that playtests are currently underway in California, signaling potential momentum toward a formal reveal.
Stunt Performer Resumes Reveal Batwoman and Supergirl Roster Additions
The latest look at the unannounced roster comes directly from industry employment records. A resume belonging to stunt performer Mackensi Emory lists motion-capture performances for two characters in Injustice 3: returning fighter Supergirl and newcomer Batwoman. Additional production details from a stunt coordinator’s listing show that Jake Huang has also jumped straight onto the NetherRealm project after completing work on Mortal Kombat 1, corroborating the studio’s active development pipeline.
Supergirl’s inclusion follows naturally from the narrative threads left hanging at the end of the previous installment. After witnessing her cousin Superman’s authoritarian regime crumble, Kara aligned herself with the reformed Justice League in the game’s canonical conclusion. Batwoman’s arrival, however, introduces fresh narrative questions for the franchise.
How Batwoman Changes the Narrative Stakes
While Supergirl’s return satisfies expectations set by previous character arcs, Batwoman represents a distinct shift for the main game series. Although she has appeared in tie-in comic book series and mobile spin-offs, Batwoman’s appearance in a mainline Injustice title marks a franchise debut.
In the official prequel comic run, the Kate Kane version of Batwoman met a fatal end at the hands of Superman.
- Another character could assume the Batwoman mantle in standard comic book fashion.
- The studio could explicitly retcon or bypass the events of the prequel comics.
- The project might follow a soft reboot approach, similar to how internal leaks referred to Mortal Kombat 1 as Mortal Kombat 12 before reshaping the timeline.
Broader Industry Partnerships
The movement behind Injustice 3 also coincides with closer corporate alignment. Last year, DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran highlighted ongoing cooperation among their various interactive studios.
“James and I sit with the guys that run the studios under JB [Perrette], whether it’s NetherRealm or Rocksteady.”
Peter Safran, DC Studios Co-CEO
While NetherRealm has not yet issued an official release date or confirmation, industry precedent suggests that an announcement could surface anywhere between later this year and next year, bringing an end to the franchise’s long hiatus.
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