Yes, Injustice 1 and Injustice 2 are connected
As a sequel, Injustice 2 continues the dark alternate world established in Gods Among Us, with returning heroes, villains, and a storyline shaped by the aftermath of Superman‘s descent into tyranny. From narrative to game mechanics, the two tiles are deeply intertwined.
Injustice 2 directly continues the story
Rather than introduce a new setting, Injustice 2 explores consequences and conflicts stemming from the first game‘s ending where Superman establishes a dictatorial Regime. Batman‘s Insurgency tries to rebuild society as threats old and new endanger Earth. As a fellow gamer and DC fan, I appreciated seeing this evocative premise evolve.
The games share a foundation of characters and voice talent
| Returning Playable Characters |
|---|
| Batman |
| Superman |
| The Flash |
| Green Arrow |
| Harley Quinn |
| Aquaman |
| Wonder Woman |
With 19 of 24 launch characters crossing over, fans can expect to see many familiar faces, with actors like Kevin Conroy and George Newbern reprising their iconic DC roles. New additions fit logically into existing dynamics.
Prequel comics deeply connect the games‘ timelines
The dedicated comics explored 5 pivotal years leading up to Gods Among Us. Injustice 2‘s comics bridge between titles, covering events from alternate Superman‘s defeat to Batman‘s clash with Ra‘s al Ghul‘s Society. As someone who‘s eagerly followed both, the comics add incredible context.
Injustice: Ground Zero (2021-2022)
This 12-issue series dives even further into the pivotal moment when Joker manipulates Superman into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis. As a former competitive Injustice 1 player, understanding these formative events brings deeper meaning.
Core mechanics and approach unite the experiences
Despite tweaks like new Gear System loadouts, Injustice 2 delivers the same strategic, combo-driven fights. Retaining the unique character traits and controls builds player skills. I‘ve sunk countless hours mastering both entries thanks to their satisfying game loop.
Injustice 2 improves on the original formula
Based on critic reviews averaging 88% on Metacritic, Injustice 2 refines its predecessor‘s best elements:
- Deeper combat mechanics with unique armor equips
- Expanded alternate timeline in Story Mode
- New characters like Darkseid shake up competitive play
- Gorgeous graphics to showcase hero/villain designs
As Injustice 3 speculation mounts, the sequel sets a high bar through smart iteration.
The connected games drive massive fan engagement
Collectively the series has reached impressive milestones:
- Over 12.3 million copies sold worldwide
- 7th best-selling fighting game franchise ever
- World‘s leading console fighting esport
Having built such a passionate player base invested in ongoing storylines, linking installments is a smart way to retain fans like myself.
In closing, Injustice 1 and 2 fully complement each other – via narrative, design, and character history. While I‘d love a self-contained adventure, watching Superman‘s regime face consequences across titles has me eagerly anticipating what‘s next!
