Ethan Crossfield 
Players tracking NetherRealm Studios’ next project should treat the latest Injustice 3 reports as unconfirmed. Ed Boon has dismissed several specific rumors, including claims about current playtesting, but his comments stop short of ruling out a new Injustice game altogether. For now, fans have a reason to keep watching the story, though not to treat leaked character details or development claims as established facts.
What changed in the Injustice 3 rumor cycle?
The latest exchange began after a September 21 report claimed NetherRealm was working with Insomniac Games on an ambitious fighting game. Boon rejected that claim outright. When a fan then asked about reports that NetherRealm was testing Injustice 3, Mortal Kombat 13, or a Mortal Kombat 9 remaster, Boon again indicated that all of those specific claims were false.
That response appears to rule out the idea that any of those projects were undergoing the reported external testing at that time. It does not, however, identify NetherRealm’s next game or confirm that no unannounced project exists.
Why Boon’s wording still matters to players
Boon later clarified that the absence of external testing should not be interpreted as proof that a game is not in development. That distinction is important: a title can be planned or being developed internally without appearing in a public playtest. His statement is therefore not confirmation of Injustice 3, but it leaves room for the project to exist in some form.
The franchise has a strong foundation. Injustice: Gods Among Us launched in 2013 as NetherRealm’s DC-focused fighting game and was received more favorably than Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Injustice 2 followed in May 2017 and also earned positive critical reactions, although its loot box system drew criticism.
What should fans expect next?
The current speculation has several separate pieces. A Warner Bros. Games artist reportedly listed Injustice 3 on a resume in April. A mysterious playtest for an unannounced AAA fighting game from a Culver City-based studio was spotted on September 17. On September 22, a stunt actor’s resume reportedly referenced Injustice 3 and mentioned Batwoman and Supergirl.
None of these details has been confirmed by NetherRealm or Warner Bros. Games in the source information. Until an official announcement arrives, fans should view the reports as clues rather than a reliable feature list, release plan, or confirmation of active testing.
What players should know
- Ed Boon rejected recent claims that NetherRealm was externally testing Injustice 3, Mortal Kombat 13, or a Mortal Kombat 9 remaster.
- He also denied the report linking NetherRealm with Insomniac Games on a new AAAA fighting game.
- Boon said a game can still be in development without being tested externally.
- Reports involving Batwoman, Supergirl, and other possible Injustice 3 details remain unverified.
- There is currently no confirmed announcement for Injustice 3 in the available information.
Expert View
Boon’s comments reduce confidence in the recent testing rumors but do not eliminate the possibility of a future Injustice sequel. The most responsible reading is that fans should wait for an official reveal while recognizing that his clarification leaves the door open. Until NetherRealm provides concrete details, the project’s status, roster, and timing remain unknown.
