Injustice 3: 10 DC Characters We NEED as Kameo Fighters!

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The Injustice video game series by NetherRealm Studios has shown many similarities to their well-known Mortal Kombat franchise, both being primarily 2D fighting games with large rosters of skilled characters, intricate battle mechanics, exciting multiplayer options, and tough PVE modes. Characters from both franchises have also made appearances in each other’s titles, such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden appearing in Injustice and Joker in Mortal Kombat. In recent releases, both series have tackled multiverse threats. With Injustice 3 potentially still a few years from development, NetherRealm could bring more DC Comics characters into the game by borrowing an element from Mortal Kombat 1: Kameo fighters.

Mortal Kombat 1’s Kameo Fighters Explained

In 2023, Mortal Kombat 1 served as a spiritual re-imagining of the series in numerous aspects. Most notably, the game unfolds within an entirely new universe crafted by Titan Liu Kang post the events of Mortal Kombat 11. In this fresh narrative landscape, several characters have undergone changes to their histories, appearances, and even genders. This shift is indicative of Liu Kang’s desire for a more harmonious timeline, as contrasted with his previous universe. Examples include Scorpion being reintroduced as Kuai Liang instead of Hanzo Hasashi, Sektor being portrayed as female, and Shao Khan depicted only as a general rather than an emperor. Simultaneously, the new narrative also introduces innovative combat mechanics through the introduction of Kameo fighters.

Unlike regular playable characters, Kameo fighters function more as assistants rather than fully controllable characters during gameplay. Players can select one Kameo fighter to join them in battles, providing temporary attacks against opponents, defense from incoming attacks, or aid in executing combination moves and deadly finishers. A key distinction between Kameo fighters and the main roster is that most Kameo fighters are alternate versions of well-known and niche characters from throughout the 33-year history of Mortal Kombat. To date, only 21 Kameo fighters have been introduced in Mortal Kombat 1 as compared to the 35 main playable characters available in the game.

  • Darrius
  • Ferra
  • Frost
  • Goro
  • Janet Cage
  • Khameleon
  • Madam Bo
  • Mavado
  • Motaro
  • Original Cyrax
  • Original Jax
  • Original Kano
  • Original Kung Lao
  • Original Scorpion
  • Original Sektor
  • Original Sonya Blade
  • Original Stryker
  • Original Sub-Zero
  • Sareena
  • Shujinko
  • Tremor

Potential Kameo Fighters For Injustice 3

It’s possible that if Injustice 3 ever gets made, NetherRealm might reintroduce or create a new mechanic like the Kameo fighter, which wasn’t universally popular among Mortal Kombat players. Given the diverse array of characters in Mortal Kombat 1’s Kameo roster, Injustice 3 could potentially have a similar variety of Kameo fighters from not just the Injustice universe, but also from across DC Comics. So far, all Kameo fighters in previous versions have been exclusive to their respective franchises, though fans have suggested characters like Chucky the doll. Therefore, it’s likely that if Injustice 3 is made, it would follow a similar pattern with its Kameo roster, potentially featuring characters from various comic book, movie, game, or show franchises.

In the potential sequel of Injustice 3, it might be interesting to introduce some characters from earlier versions of the game, similar to how Mortal Kombat 1 brought back some familiar faces as guest fighters. For instance, Captain Cold and Killer Frost could reappear as guest characters, much like Kameo Sub-Zero, while Doomsday and Solomon Grundy might function similarly to heavyweights like Goro, Motaro, or Tremor. This approach could serve as a means of keeping deceased characters like Gorilla Grodd, Lex Luthor, and Shazam within the game’s narrative without altering canon or placing them in dream or flashback sequences. Additionally, it could provide an opportunity to showcase less popular fighters from previous games, such as Ares and Enchantress, in Injustice 3.

Possible New Injustice 3 Characters as Kameo Fighters

NetherRealm might employ the Kameo fighter system to introduce DC Comics characters that haven’t been showcased in the Injustice series so far. These could include characters residing within the Injustice universe and characters from other Earths, such as the villainous Owlman from Earth-3, the post-apocalyptic Superman from Kingdom Come, and the humorous Captain Carrot. One engaging Kameo fighter could be Animal Man, who has appeared in the Injustice 2 comics and might possess abilities akin to Mortal Kombat’s animalities. NetherRealm could also add characters as Kameo fighters who may not work well as standalone fighters, such as Detective Chimp, Adam Strange, and Alfred Pennyworth. Some notable villains could be featured as Kameo fighters too, like Doctor Polaris, Talia al Ghul, and Mister Mxyzptlk.

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2025-04-12 13:35