Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment officially announces the development of the fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us, developed by NetherRealm Studios.
Injustice: Gods Among Us is released worldwide on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and later on other platforms. The game gains popularity for its unique take on DC Comics characters in a fighting game format.
The Ultimate Edition of Injustice: Gods Among Us is released, featuring all previously released downloadable content including new characters and skins.
The Joker tricks Superman into destroying Metropolis by planting a nuclear bomb, leading to countless casualties including Lois Lane and their unborn child.
Driven by grief and anger, Superman creates a totalitarian regime to enforce peace and order worldwide by any means necessary.
Opposing Superman's Regime, Batman gathers allies to resist and fight against authoritarian control.
In a decisive move, Superman kills the Joker, solidifying his break from traditional justice methods.
Superman’s Regime and Batman’s Insurgency engage in multiple battles across the globe for control and justice ideals.
Batman travels to an alternate Earth and meets the heroic versions of his friends and allies, seeking help to stop Superman's Regime.
Following combined efforts, Superman is defeated; his Regime collapses leading to the restoration of freedom.