Injustice 2 is a one-on-one fighting game and the sequel to Injustice: Gods Among Us . The game's story is set five years after the first game in a universe where Superman has become a tyrant after being manipulated by The Joker into killing Lois Lane and nuking the entirety of Metropolis. It follows Batman and his team as they try to restore peace in society after Superman's regime fell apart, while a greater threat, known as The Society, is gaining strength to conquer the Earth.
The gameplay of Injustice 2 builds upon its predecessor with refined mechanics and new features (e.g. being able to block environmental attacks). Players can choose from a roster of iconic DC characters (as well as characters from other franchises, such as the Mortal Kombat series or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles licensees), each with unique abilities and fighting styles. The game introduces the Gear System, which allows players to collect and equip different gear or costume pieces that can enhance their characters' stats and appearance.
Injustice 2 offers single-player story and arcade modes, as well as online battles and local versus matches. Players can disable the Gear System upgrades so that the gameplay is more balanced. The game also features the "Multiverse" mode, where players can complete challenges within parallel universes of DC to earn rewards.
Injustice 2 was released on May 16, 2017, for the Xbox One console and is a fighting game in the genre.