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~~Superman was right in removing the status quo~~{{Short description|2013 video game}}

{{About||the comic book series|Injustice: Gods Among Us (comics)|the movie of the same name|Injustice (2021 film)}}

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| engine = [[Unreal Engine 3]]

| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[PlayStation 3]]|[[Wii U]]|[[Xbox 360]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[PlayStation Vita]]|[[Windows]]|[[iOS]]|[[Android (operating system)|Android]]|[[Arcade game|Arcade]]}}

| released = {{Collapsible list~~|titlestyle=font-weight:normal;background:transparent;text-align:left;~~|title=April 16, 2013|Original '''PS3''', '''Wii U''', '''Xbox 360'''{{Video game release|NA|April 16, 2013|AU|April 17, 2013|EU|April 19, 2013}}Ultimate '''PS3''', '''PS4''', '''PS Vita''', '''Windows''', '''Xbox 360'''{{Video game release|NA|November 12, 2013 |NA| November 15, 2013 (PS4) |AU|November 27, 2013|EU|November 29, 2013}}Mobile '''iOS'''{{Video game release|WW|April 3, 2013}}'''Android'''{{Video game release|WW|November 21, 2013}}'''Arcade'''{{Video game release|WW|October 16, 2017}}}}

| genre = [[Fighting game|Fighting]]

| modes = {{Unbulleted list|[[Single-player video game|Single-player]]|[[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]}}

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'''''Injustice: Gods Among Us''''' is a 2013 [[fighting game|fighting video game]]. It is the first installment in the ''[[Injustice (franchise)|Injustice]]'' franchise based upon the [[DC Universe|fictional universe]] of [[DC Comics]]. The game was developed by [[NetherRealm Studios]] and published by [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] for the [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii U]], and [[Xbox 360]]. It was released in April 2013 in North America, Europe, and Australia, and June 2013 in Japan. 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]], [[Windows]], and [[Xbox 360]]. A [[free-to-play]] [[mobile app]] based on ''Injustice'' was also released for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices, which was then ported to arcade machines by [[Raw Thrills]] in the fall of 2017, months after the sequel's release. A [[Injustice: Gods Among Us#Related media|prequel comic book series]] of the same name, written by [[Tom Taylor (writer)|Tom Taylor]], was released beginning in January 2013.

The game was developed by [[NetherRealm Studios]] and published by [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] for the [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii U]], and [[Xbox 360]]. It was released in April 2013 in North America, Europe, and Australia, and June 2013 in Japan. 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]], [[Windows]], and [[Xbox 360]]. A [[free-to-play]] [[mobile app]] based on ''Injustice'' was also released for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices, which was then ported to arcade machines by [[Raw Thrills]] in the fall of 2017, months after the sequel's release. A [[Injustice: Gods Among Us#Related media|prequel comic book series]] of the same name, written by [[Tom Taylor (writer)|Tom Taylor]], was released beginning in January 2013.

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. The game is set in a [[2.5D]] environment: while character models and backgrounds are rendered in [[3D computer graphics|three-dimensional graphics]], the characters are restricted to fight within a two-dimensional space. ''Injustice'' builds upon several aspects from NetherRealm Studios' previous title, ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat]]'' (2011), including its controls, game mechanics, narrative-driven campaign, and online functionality.

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==Gameplay==

''Injustice: Gods Among Us'' is a [[fighting game]] in which players control characters with different fighting styles and special attacks, engaging in one-on-one combat to deplete their opponent's [[Health (gaming)|life gauge]]. The game is in [[2.5D]]:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/injustice-gods-among-us-review/|date=2013-04-16|access-date=2015-05-18|last=Sullivan|first=Lucas|work=[[GamesRadar]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us review|archive-date=2015-07-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702205725/http://www.gamesradar.com/injustice-gods-among-us-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> movement is restricted to a [[2D computer graphics|two-dimensional]] plane, while the characters and backgrounds are rendered in [[3D computer graphics|three-dimensions]]. Unlike the traditional fighting game design involving multiple rounds with regenerative life bars, ''Injustice'' uses a scheme similar to the ''[[Killer Instinct (video game series)|Killer Instinct]]'' series.<ref name=GameInformer>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/injustice_gods_among_us/b/xbox360/archive/2012/08/22/boon-injustice-interview.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825221218/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/injustice_gods_among_us/b/xbox360/archive/2012/08/22/boon-injustice-interview.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 25, 2012|date=2012-08-22|access-date=2012-11-18|last=Ryckert|first=Dan|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|title=Ed Boon Talks Injustice: Gods Among Us}}</ref> Each match consists of a single round with each player bearing two life bars.<ref name=GameInformer/> The game utilizes a four-button control layout of light, medium, and heavy attacks, alongside a "character trait" button, which activates a unique ability or attack designed to showcase each character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cheatcc.com/ps3/rev/injusticegodsamonguspreview.html|date=2012-06-14|access-date=2012-10-26|last=D’Argenio|first=Angelo M.|publisher=Cheat Code Central|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Preview|archive-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016183302/http://www.cheatcc.com/ps3/rev/injusticegodsamonguspreview.html|url-status=live}}</ref> For instance, [[Superman]]'s character trait provides a temporary boost in strength, while [[Batman]]'s character trait summons a swarm of robotic bats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/06/11/injustice-gods-among-us-is-more-like-blazblue-than-youd-expect/|date=2012-06-11|access-date=2012-10-26|last=Knigge|first=Kris|publisher=Siliconera|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Is More Like BlazBlue Than You'd Expect|archive-date=2012-10-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017022841/http://www.siliconera.com/2012/06/11/injustice-gods-among-us-is-more-like-blazblue-than-youd-expect/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The stages, based on various locations from the [[DC Universe]], such as the [[Batcave]], [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]], and the [[Fortress of Solitude]], feature interactive environments and multiple areas.<ref name=Arena>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2012/10/5/3459492/injustice-gods-among-arena|date=2012-10-05|access-date=2012-10-05|last=Lien|first=Tracey|publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|title='Injustice: Gods Among Us': your arena will be as important as your character|archive-date=2012-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101062820/http://www.polygon.com/2012/10/5/3459492/injustice-gods-among-arena|url-status=live}}</ref> If an opponent is hit with a heavy attack near a corner of the arena, it launches them, triggering a transition animation and taking the fight to a new section of the stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2012/06/20/shoryuken-e3-injustice-gods-among-us-preview/|date=2012-06-20|access-date=2015-05-11|last=D'Argenio|first=Angelo|publisher=Shoryuken|title=Shoryuken @ E3 – Injustice: Gods Among Us Preview|archive-date=2015-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108033406/http://shoryuken.com/2012/06/20/shoryuken-e3-injustice-gods-among-us-preview/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each section also contains objects that characters can interact with differently depending on their class. Characters fall into two classes: "power characters", who rely on brute strength and innate abilities, and "gadget characters", who use weapons, items, and other external mechanisms to win.<ref name=Arena/><ref>{{cite video|url=http://www.gamespot.com/videos/injustice-gods-among-us-interview-w-ed-boon/2300-6379456/|date=2012-05-31|access-date=2012-05-31|last=Mihoerck|first=Dan|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us - Interview w/ Ed Boon}}</ref> For example, a gadget character like Batman can attach a bomb to a car to cause an explosion, while a power character like Superman will pick up the same car and smash his opponents with it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.primagames.com/games/injustice-gods-among-us/news/injustice-gods-among-us-hands-xbox-360-playstation|access-date=2015-05-11|last=Workman|first=Robert|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Hands-On (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)|date=26 September 2012|archive-date=2013-04-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413025722/http://www.primagames.com/games/injustice-gods-among-us/news/injustice-gods-among-us-hands-xbox-360-playstation|url-status=live}}</ref> Players have the option to turn off interactive elements and stage transitions.<ref name=IGN>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/30/injustice-gods-among-us-the-death-of-metropolis|date=2013-01-30|access-date=2013-01-30|last=Butterworth|first=Scott|publisher=[[IGN]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us -- The Death of Metropolis|archive-date=2013-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201075721/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/30/injustice-gods-among-us-the-death-of-metropolis|url-status=live}}</ref>

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In a parallel universe (known as Earth-49), the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] tricks [[Superman]] into [[Injustice: Gods Among Us (comics)|killing]] his pregnant wife [[Lois Lane]] and detonating a [[nuclear weapon]] that destroys [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]], killing millions. Mad with grief and rage, Superman murders the Joker, quickly losing his moral compass.

Elsewhere, in [[DC Universe|the prime DC universe]], the Joker also attempts to destroy Metropolis with a nuke supplied by [[Lex Luthor]], but the villains are foiled by the Justice League. When [[Batman]] confronts the Joker, the two are suddenly teleported into the parallel universe, where they find themselves pursued by One Earth Regime forces. [[Wonder Woman]], [[Aquaman]], [[Green Arrow]], and [[Hal Jordan|Green Lantern]] are also teleported there. The latter leaves to recharge his [[Power ring (DC Comics)|power ring]] and rescues a captive [[Deathstroke]], while having altercations with [[Cyborg (DC Comics)|Cyborg]], [[Raven (DC Comics)|Raven]], [[Sinestro]], and his own [[Sinestro Corps|Yellow Lantern]] counterpart, all members of the Regime. Meanwhile, Aquaman finds that in the five years after Superman killed the Joker, Superman has formed the One Earth Regime to enforce global peace through fear, and rules the Earth with an iron fist as a ruthless ~~fist~~dictator, alongside many other heroes and villains, and killing any who oppose him. The parallel Batman established the [[Insurgency]] to oppose Superman's Regime, and the ensuing war between the two factions left the [[Justice League]] disbanded. Aquaman fights his counterpart in [[Atlantis (Aquaman)|Atlantis]], who is negotiating an alliance between Atlantis and the Regime, and encounters [[Ares (DC Comics)|Ares]], who is weak from the virtual lack of conflict and has allied with the Insurgency out of spite for the Regime.

Regrouping, the prime heroes meet Insurgency Batman and Lex Luthor (who in this universe is Superman's closest friend and an Insurgency [[Mole (espionage)|mole]]) and receive nanotech pills derived from Kryptonian DNA, which increase their strength to Superman's level. Batman and Luthor explain to the heroes that they teleported them into their universe to help access a [[kryptonite]] weapon, which requires a DNA sample of all core Justice League members; however, the prime Batman and Joker were teleported by accident. Elsewhere, Batman is mistaken for his Insurgency counterpart and captured by the Regime, while the Joker meets this universe's [[Harley Quinn]], who is allied with the Insurgency and founded the "Joker Clan" in his memory. After helping the Joker Clan fight off a Regime attack at [[Arkham Asylum]], the Insurgents infiltrate the [[Batcave]] and retrieve the kryptonite weapon. Meanwhile, in the prime universe, Superman and [[Flash (Barry Allen)|Flash]]'s efforts to recover their comrades result in Cyborg being inadvertently teleported into the Regime's universe, where he joins the Insurgency and helps Deathstroke take over the [[Justice League Watchtower|Regime Watchtower]].

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==Characters==

The roster was selected internally by NetherRealm Studios with input from DC Comics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: "Injustice: Gods Among Us" Producer on Walking the Line Between Casual and Hardcore|url=http://www.complex.com/video-games/2012/07/interview-injustice-gods-among-us-producer-on-walking-the-line-between-casual-and-hardcore/page/2|last=Rougeau|first=Michael|date=2012-07-19|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2023-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630230657/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/michael-rougeau/interview-injustice-gods-among-us-producer-on-walking-the-line-between-casual-and-hardcore|url-status=dead}}</ref> The main goal during the selection process, which took around three to four months, was to create a cast featuring a wide variety of characters.<ref name="Canada">{{cite web|title=Interview: Injustice: Gods Among Us will appeal to the button masher|url=http://o.canada.com/2013/03/18/interview-injustice-gods-among-us-will-appeal-to-the-button-masher/|last=O'Rourke|first=Patrick|date=2013-03-18|publisher=[[Canada.com]]|access-date=2013-03-18|archive-date=2013-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320091547/http://o.canada.com/2013/03/18/interview-injustice-gods-among-us-will-appeal-to-the-button-masher/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Characters were chosen based on criteria such as size, ability, gender, popularity, and how well they fit within the ''Injustice'' storyline.<ref name="Canada" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Stage Demo with Ed Boon - EB Expo 2012|url=http://www.gamespot.com/events/eb-expo-2012/video.html?sid=6397772|date=2012-10-05|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|access-date=2012-10-29|archive-date=2012-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013002325/http://www.gamespot.com/events/eb-expo-2012/video.html?sid=6397772|url-status=live}}</ref> The addition of each playable hero and villain required about six weeks of development.<ref>{{cite web|title=NYCC 2012: 'Injustice: Gods Among Us' Preview - A Quiver Full Of Cats|url=http://www.multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/10/15/nycc-2012-injustice-gods-among-us-preview-a-quiver-full-of-cats/|last=Cipriano|first=Jason|date=2012-10-15|publisher=[[MTV]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108012229/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/10/15/nycc-2012-injustice-gods-among-us-preview-a-quiver-full-of-cats|archive-date=2012-11-08|access-date=2012-11-03}}</ref> The characters were designed with the intent to make each fighter unique, and fighting styles and movesets were tailored to the lore and personality of each character.<ref>{{cite web|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Preview|url=http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-previews/588.html|last=Dutka|first=Ben|date=2013-02-14|publisher=PSX Extreme|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220045317/http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-previews/588.html|archive-date=2013-02-20|access-date=2013-03-03}}</ref> Ed Boon stated that DC Comics had given NetherRealm a large amount of freedom with their properties, allowing them to put their own spin on characters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us – DC impressively "cooperative", says Boon|url=http://www.vg247.com/2012/10/22/injustice-gods-among-us-dc-impressively-cooperative-says-boon/|last=Hillier|first=Brenna|date=2012-10-22|publisher=[[VG247]]|access-date=2012-10-29|archive-date=2012-10-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026102353/http://www.vg247.com/2012/10/22/injustice-gods-among-us-dc-impressively-cooperative-says-boon/|url-status=live}}</ref> Several other characters from the DC Universe, such as [[Darkseid]], [[Scarecrow (DC Comics)|Scarecrow]], [[Metallo]] and [[Gorilla Grodd]], also appear as [[non-player characters]], making [[cameo appearances]] in story cutscenes, stages and other game modes.<ref name="Newsarama" /> Outside of the DC universe, [[Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)|Scorpion]] from NetherRealm's ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' series appears as a downloadable guest character.<ref name="Scorpion">{{cite web|title=Mortal Kombat's Scorpion is the next DLC character in Injustice: Gods Among Us|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-06-03-mortal-kombats-scorpion-is-the-next-dlc-character-in-injustice-gods-among-us|last=Yin-Poole|first=Wesley|date=2013-06-03|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|access-date=2013-06-03|archive-date=2013-06-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607163321/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-06-03-mortal-kombats-scorpion-is-the-next-dlc-character-in-injustice-gods-among-us|url-status=live}}</ref>

The playable characters are:

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Additionally, several characters are playable as alternate skins for existing characters. They include:

* [[Batman (Terry McGinnis)]]{{ref|c|c}}

* [[Thomas Wayne|Batman (Thomas Wayne)]]{{ref|a|a}}

* [[Hank Henshaw|Cyborg Superman]]{{ref|a|a}}

* [[Eobard Thawne|Flash (Eobard Thawne)]]{{ref|a|a}}

* [[Flash (Jay Garrick)]]{{ref|a|a}}

* [[John Stewart (character)|Green Lantern (John Stewart)]]{{ref|a|a}}

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{{note|a|a}}: Available as [[downloadable content]]; included in the ''Ultimate Edition''.

{{note|b|b}}: Previously appeared in ''[[Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe]]''.<br/~~small~~>

{{note|c|c}}: Unlockable in the console version through the mobile version.

==Development==

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===Downloadable content===

A [[Season pass (video gaming)|Season Pass]] available to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 users granted access to the ''[[Flashpoint (comics)|Flashpoint]] Skin Pack'', featuring alternate skins for Aquaman, Deathstroke, and Wonder Woman, along with the first four downloadable characters at an overall discounted price.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clickonline.com/games/season-pass-confirmed-for-injustice-gods-among-us/17062/|date=2013-03-21|access-date=2013-03-21|last=Nelis|first=Peter|work=Click|title=Season Pass Confirmed for Injustice: Gods Among Us|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324080111/http://www.clickonline.com/games/season-pass-confirmed-for-injustice-gods-among-us/17062/|archive-date=2013-03-24}}</ref> To prevent conflicts between online players who purchased DLC and those who did not, free compatibility packs containing additional character skins were released alongside them.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/04/17/netherrealms-ed-boon-moving-beyond-mortal-kombat-hints-on-injustice-dlc-and-life-after-midway.aspx?PostPageIndex=3|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615224603/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/04/17/netherrealms-ed-boon-moving-beyond-mortal-kombat-hints-on-injustice-dlc-and-life-after-midway.aspx?PostPageIndex=3|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 15, 2013|date=2013-04-17|access-date=2013-04-17|last=Futter|first=Mike|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|title=Ed Boon Moving Beyond Mortal Kombat, Hints On Injustice DLC, And Life After Midway}}</ref> On April 17, 2013, [[Lobo (DC Comics)|Lobo]] was officially revealed as the first DLC character during the ''Injustice Battle Arena'' finale.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/17/4235230/injustice-gods-among-us-first-downloadable-character-is-lobo|date=2013-03-17|access-date=2013-03-19|last=McWhertor|first=Michael|publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us' first downloadable character is Lobo|archive-date=2013-05-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522053143/http://www.polygon.com/2013/4/17/4235230/injustice-gods-among-us-first-downloadable-character-is-lobo|url-status=live}}</ref> Lobo was released on May 7, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/lobo-trounces-flashpoint-batman-in-first-injustice-gods-among-u/|date=2013-04-27|access-date=2013-04-27|last=Mallory|first=Jordan|publisher=[[Joystiq]]|title=Lobo trounces Flashpoint Batman in first Injustice: Gods Among Us DLC footage [Update: Lobo on May 7]|archive-date=2014-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116121347/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/lobo-trounces-flashpoint-batman-in-first-injustice-gods-among-u/|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 3, 2013, [[Barbara Gordon|Batgirl]] was revealed as the second DLC character, becoming available for download on May 21, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/04/injustice-gods-among-us-second-dlc-character-is-batgirl/|date=2013-05-04|access-date=2013-05-04|last=Mallory|first=Jordan|publisher=[[Joystiq]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us' second DLC character is Batgirl|archive-date=2013-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507103519/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/04/injustice-gods-among-us-second-dlc-character-is-batgirl|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/psa-batgirl-grapples-onto-injustice-gods-among-us-costume-pac/|date=2013-05-21|access-date=2013-05-21|last=Mallory|first=Jordan|publisher=[[Joystiq]]|title=PSA: Batgirl grapples onto Injustice: Gods Among Us, costume packs in tow|archive-date=2013-06-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607221740/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/psa-batgirl-grapples-onto-injustice-gods-among-us-costume-pac|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)|Scorpion]], a recurring character from the ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' series, was revealed as the third DLC character on June 3, 2013, and became available for download on June 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/7/4405972/injustice-gods-among-us-gets-scorpion-dlc-on-june-11|date=2013-06-07|access-date=2013-06-08|last=Corriea|first=Alexa Ray|publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us gets Scorpion DLC on June 11|archive-date=2013-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610202203/http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/7/4405972/injustice-gods-among-us-gets-scorpion-dlc-on-june-11|url-status=live}}</ref> Scorpion's appearance in ''Injustice'' featured a new costume design by comic book artist [[Jim Lee]].<ref name=Scorpion/> The final character in the Season Pass, [[General Zod]], was revealed on June 12, 2013, on an episode of the late-night talk show ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/general-zod-revealed-as-4th-dlc-character-on-conan-obriens-clueless-gamer/|date=2013-06-12|access-date=2013-06-12|last=Holzworth|first=Chris|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|title=General Zod Revealed as Fourth Injustice DLC Character on Conan's Clueless Gamer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616094619/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/general-zod-revealed-as-4th-dlc-character-on-conan-obriens-clueless-gamer/|archive-date=2013-06-16|url-status=dead}}</ref> Zod was released on July 2, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2013/07/03/injustice-adds-general-zod-dlc-man-of-steel-skin-more-trailer-inside/|date=2013-07-02|access-date=2013-07-02|last=Cook|first=Dave|publisher=[[VG247]]|title=Injustice adds General Zod DLC, Man of Steel skin & more – trailer inside|archive-date=2013-07-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706140533/http://www.vg247.com/2013/07/03/injustice-adds-general-zod-dlc-man-of-steel-skin-more-trailer-inside/|url-status=live}}</ref> S.T.A.R. Labs missions for the first four DLC characters were also released as part of the Season Pass.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/InjusticeGame/status/357994456638689280|date=2013-07-18|access-date=2013-07-18|author=Injustice|publisher=[[Twitter]]|title=New S.T.A.R. Lab missions are coming|archive-date=2014-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415073728/https://twitter.com/InjusticeGame/status/357994456638689280|url-status=live}}</ref> The four DLC characters became available for Wii U owners on July 3, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/3/4490614/injustice-gods-among-us-wii-u-update-dlc-now-available|date=2013-07-03|access-date=2015-05-12|last=Sarkar|first=Samit|publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us on Wii U updated, DLC now available|archive-date=2015-08-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150811005224/http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/3/4490614/injustice-gods-among-us-wii-u-update-dlc-now-available|url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 6, 2013, Ed Boon announced that at least one additional DLC character would be created for the game due to fan demand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicvine.com/articles/more-injustice-gods-among-us-dlc-character-s-comin/1100-146675/|date=2013-06-06|access-date=2015-05-12|last=Katzman|first=Gregg|publisher=[[Comic Vine]]|title=More 'Injustice: Gods Among Us' DLC Character(s) Coming|archive-date=2013-06-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629204125/http://www.comicvine.com/articles/more-injustice-gods-among-us-dlc-character-s-comin/1100-146675/|url-status=live}}</ref> Boon had previously held a poll on his [[Twitter]] to determine which DC Comics characters ''Injustice'' fans would like to see added to the game.<ref name=Poll>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/10/4320326/injustice-gods-among-us-dlc-ed-boon-survey|date=2013-05-10|access-date=2013-08-03|author=Michael McWhertor|work=Polygon|title=Ed Boon posts fan poll for future Injustice: Gods Among Us DLC characters|archive-date=2013-08-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812155426/http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/10/4320326/injustice-gods-among-us-dlc-ed-boon-survey|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Martian Manhunter]], who had been left off the polls due to having the strongest fan demand, was revealed as the fifth DLC character during a special ''Injustice'' presentation at the 2013 [[Evolution Championship Series]] despite what happened to him in the prequel comics.<ref name=MMH>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2013/07/14/injustice-martian-manhunter-dlc-announced-at-evo-2013/|date=2013-07-14|access-date=2013-07-14|last=Hillier|first=Brenna|publisher=[[VG247]]|title=Injustice: Martian Manhunter DLC announced at Evo 2013|archive-date=2021-02-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224203513/https://www.vg247.com/2013/07/14/injustice-martian-manhunter-dlc-announced-at-evo-2013/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Poll/> Martian Manhunter was released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on July 30, 2013, bundled together with [[John Stewart (comics)|John Stewart]] as an alternate skin for Green Lantern.<ref name=MMH/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2013/07/20/martian-manhunter-john-stewart-green-lantern-skin-heading-to-injustice-gods-among-us-on-july-30/|date=2013-07-20|access-date=2013-07-21|last=Walker|first=Ian|work=Shoryuken|title=Martian Manhunter, John Stewart Green Lantern Skin Heading to Injustice: Gods Among Us on July 30|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729101136/http://shoryuken.com/2013/07/20/martian-manhunter-john-stewart-green-lantern-skin-heading-to-injustice-gods-among-us-on-july-30/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Shortly before the release, Boon revealed on Twitter that there were further plans to develop downloadable content, with the sixth DLC character being a "big fan favorite request".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/25/next-injustice-dlc-character-will-be-big-fan-favorite-request|date=2013-07-25|access-date=2013-07-31|last=Goldfarb|first=Andrew|publisher=[[IGN]]|title=Next Injustice DLC Character Will Be 'Big Fan Favorite Request'|archive-date=2013-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731123201/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/25/next-injustice-dlc-character-will-be-big-fan-favorite-request|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 5, 2013, the character was revealed to be [[Zatanna]], who placed first in the Twitter poll according to Boon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/7/4597408/zatanna-joins-dlc-roster-for-injustice-gods-among-us|date=2013-08-07|access-date=2013-08-07|last=Corriea|first=Alexa Ray|publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|title=Zatanna joins DLC roster for Injustice: Gods Among Us|archive-date=2021-02-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224224136/https://www.polygon.com/2013/8/7/4597408/zatanna-joins-dlc-roster-for-injustice-gods-among-us|url-status=live}}</ref> She was bundled with a new skin for Superman based on [[Hank Henshaw|Cyborg Superman]], released on August 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2013/08/13/zatanna-cyborg-superman-skin-now-available-for-injustice-gods-among-us-on-xbox-live/|date=2013-08-13|access-date=2013-08-13|last=Walker|first=Ian|publisher=Shoryuken|title=[UPDATE] Zatanna, Cyborg Superman Skin Now Available for Injustice: Gods Among Us on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live|archive-date=2013-08-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815193724/http://shoryuken.com/2013/08/13/zatanna-cyborg-superman-skin-now-available-for-injustice-gods-among-us-on-xbox-live/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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===''Injustice: Gods Among Us – Ultimate Edition''===

On October 7, 2013, Warner Bros. Interactive announced the ''Ultimate Edition'', which includes all previously released downloadable content for ''Injustice: Gods Among Us''.<ref name=Ultimate>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/07/injustice-gods-among-us-ultimate-edition-announced|date=2013-10-07|access-date=2015-05-12|last=Karmali|first=Luke|publisher=[[IGN]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition Announced|archive-date=2015-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150124001609/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/07/injustice-gods-among-us-ultimate-edition-announced|url-status=live}}</ref> The ''Ultimate Edition'' was released on November 12, 2013, in the United States, November 27, 2013, in Australia, and November 29, 2013, in Europe for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows, and Xbox 360.<ref name=Ultimate/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/injustice-ultimate-edition-announced-for-ps4-and-more-263143.phtml|date=2013-10-07|access-date=2015-05-12|last=Devore|first=Jordan|publisher=[[Destructoid]]|title=Injustice Ultimate Edition announced for PS4 and more|archive-date=2015-07-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723081606/http://www.destructoid.com/injustice-ultimate-edition-announced-for-ps4-and-more-263143.phtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{~~cite~~Cite ~~web|url=http://www.esperino.com/injustice-gods-among-us-ultimate-edition-out-november-27th-in-australia~~news|date=2013-10-09~~|access-date=2018-04-27~~|last=Ly|first=Hang-Veng|publisher=Esperino|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition Out November 27th in Australia~~}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes~~ }}</ref> The American release was also bundled with the game's official soundtrack.<ref name=Ultimate/>

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| EGM = 9.5/10<ref name=EGMReview>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-injustice-gods-among-us/|date=2013-04-16|access-date=2013-04-16|last=Carsillo|first=Ray|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|title=EGM Review: Injustice: Gods Among Us|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418021939/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-injustice-gods-among-us/|archive-date=2013-04-18|url-status=dead}}</ref>

| EuroG = 8/10<ref name=EuroGReview>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-19-injustice-gods-among-us-review|date=2013-04-19|access-date=2013-04-19|last=Edwards|first=Matt|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us review|archive-date=2021-02-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224190050/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-19-injustice-gods-among-us-review|url-status=live}}</ref>

| GI = 9/10<ref name=GIReview>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/injustice_gods_among_us/b/xbox360/archive/2013/04/16/injusticeconsolereview.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419101515/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/injustice_gods_among_us/b/xbox360/archive/2013/04/16/injusticeconsolereview.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 19, 2013|date=2013-04-16|access-date=2013-04-16|last=Reiner|first=Andrew|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|title=Super-Powered Kombat - Injustice: Gods Among Us Review}}</ref>

| GSpot = 7/10<ref name=GSpotReview>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/injustice-gods-among-us/reviews/injustice-gods-among-us-review-6407011/|date=2013-04-16|access-date=2013-04-16|last=McGee|first=Maxwell|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Review|archive-date=2013-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418063620/http://www.gamespot.com/injustice-gods-among-us/reviews/injustice-gods-among-us-review-6407011/|url-status=live}}</ref>

| IGN = 8.2/10<ref name=IGNReview>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/16/injustice-gods-among-us-review|date=2013-04-16|access-date=2013-04-16|last=Ingenito|first=Vince|publisher=[[IGN]]|title=Injustice: Gods Among Us Review|archive-date=2021-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513102033/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/16/injustice-gods-among-us-review|url-status=live}}</ref>

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| award3 = Best Fighting Game<ref name=GTA>{{cite web|title=Winners Montage - GameTrailers Game of the Year Awards|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/acdl95/gametrailers-game-of-the-year-awards-winners-montage|publisher=[[GameTrailers]]|date=2014-01-07|access-date=2014-01-07|archive-date=2015-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312154116/http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/acdl95/gametrailers-game-of-the-year-awards-winners-montage|url-status=live}}</ref>

| award3Pub = [[GameTrailers]]: Game of the Year Awards 2013

| award4 = Best Fighting<ref name=GIA>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2014/01/07/game-informer-best-of-2013-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=3|publisher=[[Game Informer]]|date=2014-01-07|access-date=2015-05-19|last=Bertz|first=Matt|title=Game Informer Best Of 2013 Awards|archive-date=2016-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305023659/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2014/01/07/game-informer-best-of-2013-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=3|url-status=~~live~~dead}}</ref>

| award4Pub = [[Game Informer]]: Best of 2013 Awards

| award5 = Best Fighting Game<ref name=VGX>{{cite web|url=http://www.spike.com/vgx/best-fighting-game|title=Best Fighting Game - VGX|publisher=[[Spike Video Game Awards|VGX]]|access-date=2013-12-08|archive-date=2015-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704080317/http://www.spike.com/vgx/best-fighting-game|url-status=live}}</ref>

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