The storyline is set in a parallel universe within the DC Comics' Multiverse. Injustice builds upon several aspects from NetherRealm Studios' previous title, Mortal Kombat, including its controls, game mechanics, narrative-driven campaign, and online functionality.
The game is set in a 2.5D environment: while character models and backgrounds are rendered in three-dimensional graphics, the characters are restricted to fight within a two-dimensional space. Players select one of several characters from the DC Universe (consisting of both villains and heroes), to engage in combat, aiming to knock out their opponent. A prequel comic book series of the same name, written by Tom Taylor, was released beginning in January 2013. A free-to-play mobile app based on Injustice was also released for Android and iOS devices.
An expanded version of the game, titled Injustice: Gods Among Us – Ultimate Edition, was released in November 2013 for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. It was released in April 2013 in North America, Europe, and Australia, and June 2013 in Japan.
Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U. The game was developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Injustice: Gods Among Us is a fighting video game in the Injustice franchise based upon the fictional universe of DC Comics.
