Every DC Video Game Coming In 2022 (And Beyond)

With the recent announcement of a Wonder Woman game, DC fans have yet another project to look forward to, with a burgeoning roster of upcoming titles already revealed for 2022 and after. Out of the seven DC games announced, most have a release window set rather than exact dates. There are also games that, while not specifically DC games, will feature the publisher’s characters. MultiVersus is one such example, as its reveal trailer confirmed at least four playable heroes and villains from the DC Universe, including Harley Quinn, Batman, and Superman.

After most of the DC video games released in the past decade have centered around Batman, the upcoming slate of titles will bring much-needed diversity. With titles centered on the Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and Super-Pets, DC’s video games may catch up with Marvel. Going further, there are also likely to be more unannounced DC projects currently in the works, with WB Games Montréal rumored to be working on another title after Gotham Knights, and the potential for NetherRealm to make a third Injustice game also being on the table.

Four of the upcoming DC games, including MultiVersus, are tentatively scheduled for a 2022 release, although frequent game delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could shuffle things around. As game development commonly starts and stops several times during the pandemic, publishers are likely waiting until titles near the end of their development to confirm when they’ll be ready. While additional announcements and cancellations are possible, the DC video game slate stands at seven total titles releasing in 2022 and later.

DC Games Coming In 2022 – DC League Of Super-Pets

Partnered with an animated film, DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace is planned for a 2022 release, although it doesn’t have a specific date yet. Being developed by PHL Collective, the title sees DC League of Super-Pets heroes Krypto and Ace, the canine companions of Superman and Batman, band together to protect Metropolis’ animal population. As the film is scheduled for release on May 20, 2022, the video game may hit shelves around the same time.

DC Games Coming In 2022 – MultiVersus

While not a DC-exclusive game, MultiVersus – a Smash-style fighting game where players can choose iconic DC heroes and villains – is planned for a 2022 release. In the reveal trailer, game director Tony Huynh showcased that Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn will all be playable characters. The announcement confirmed that Player First Games plans to provide continued updates after launch, leaving the door open for more DC characters to join the roster.

DC Games Coming In 2022 – Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League

Another 2022 release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is being developed by Rocksteady Studios and will take place in the Batman: Arkham universe. The title is already differentiating itself from other DC games by featuring a playable cast of villains forced to eliminate members of a corrupted Justice League. The team of four playable characters consists of Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, and King Shark.

The upcoming title’s gameplay was revealed during The Game Awards 2021, showcasing Task Force X relying on their shooting skills to take down an evil Flash. Villainous versions of Justice League members aren’t completely alien to DC video games, as the Injustice franchise previously depicted evil iterations of some of the publisher’s most iconic heroes. As a bigger marketing push for the Suicide Squad game has been enacted compared to other upcoming DC titles, the probability of it making its 2022 release window seems likely.

Gotham Knights Is Still On Track To Release In 2022

While rumors of another delayed release date for Gotham Knights are popping up due to a lack of recent marketing for the project, WB Games Montréal’s Batman spin-off is still scheduled for a 2022 release window. Gotham Knights will allow players to control Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, and Red Hood to battle the Court of Owls and other villains of the Dark Knight. While set in Batman’s iconic city, the title’s narrative centers on the Caped Crusader’s allies – Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, and Red Hood – stepping up after Bruce Wayne’s death.

Promotional art posted by one of Gotham Knights’ branding artists accidentally revealed Spring 2022 as a release window for the title. However, with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League seemingly getting more attention in terms of marketing, it’s possible that Gotham Knights will be released after Task Force X’s venture. As neither title has received more detailed release windows than the 2022 calendar year, fans will have to wait for more information.

Monolith’s Wonder Woman Game Doesn’t Have A Release Date

On top of a new trailer for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, WB Games also revealed a Wonder Woman title at the Game Awards 2021. Developed by Monolith Productions, the studio behind the Middle-earth franchise, the teaser that debuted at the awards show featured Diana’s mother calling her home to face a new threat in Themiscyra. Hippolyta’s call also hints that Wonder Woman must “level up” to defeat the enemy, setting up a progressive story showcasing some of the hero’s strongest powers.

As very few details surfaced after the reveal, the title is likely early in development. Previous DC games announced early in their development cycle tend to take a few years to materialize. In any case, a game led by Wonder Woman has been long overdue, and given Monolith’s past work on Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War, it should hopefully be worth the wait.

DC Games Without A Release Date – DC Heroes And Villains

Ludia Games’ mobile puzzle game, DC Heroes and Villains, will aptly feature an expansive roster of DC heroes and villains. The game appears to feature the common puzzle mechanics of matching a set of same-colored shapes, but this time to fight opponents from the DC world. A Dec 14 Tweet from the official DC Heroes and Villains Twitter account soft-confirmed a 2022 release year, although the window itself isn’t mentioned on its website.

The Wolf Among Us 2 Is Awaiting A Release Date

Announced at The Game Awards 2019, The Wolf Among Us 2 has yet to receive a release date from developer and publisher Telltale Games. The sequel to 2013’s The Wolf Among Us, the game is based on the Fables comic series from DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. Players will be able to control Bigby Wolf, also known as the Big Bad Wolf, in the upcoming episodic graphic adventure game, provided the sequel carries on its predecessor’s style.

While the number of confirmed upcoming DC video games continues to grow, fans can currently expect seven titles to arrive from 2022 and beyond. The next DC game released will likely be DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace, in the Spring 2022 release window. Gotham Knights, MultiVersus, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League are all tentatively planned for 2022 releases, while players will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on Wonder Woman and The Wolf Among Us 2.

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