Cheats & Secrets
Injustice 2 – Cheats & Secrets Guide
Overview
Injustice 2 does not contain traditional cheat codes (e.g., entering a button sequence at the title screen or during gameplay) that unlock infinite health, all stages, or instant victory. NetherRealm Studios opted for a live-service model focused on gear, shaders, and multiverse events. However, the game is rich in developer-intended secrets, including hidden characters, alternate renderings (Premier Skins), unlockable endings, stage Easter eggs, and other surprises. This guide covers all known legitimate secrets, hidden content, and Easter eggs across all platforms (PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, PC, and mobile).
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1. Secret / Unlockable Characters
#### 1.1 Darkseid (Pre-Order / DLC)
- Status: Originally a pre-order bonus, later available as a separate purchase or included in the Legendary Edition.
- Unlock: No in-game unlock – must buy the character or edition. No secret code.
- Unlock: Complete the main story campaign. He is the final boss and becomes playable after finishing the story.
- Status: DLC characters (Fighter Pack 1, 2, 3). No cheat codes – purchased or earned via in-game currency in some editions.
#### 1.2 Brainiac (Story Mode Reward)
#### 1.3 Hellboy, TMNT, Raiden, Sub-Zero, Starfire, Black Manta, Enchantress, Atom
#### 1.4 Premier Skins (Alternate Character Appearances)
Premier Skins change a character’s model, voice, and name while keeping the same moveset. They are considered secret alternate characters:
| Premier Skin | Base Character | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse-Flash | The Flash | Complete Flash’s character-specific Multiverse event or purchase from store. |
| Black Lightning | Black Canary | Earned via Mother Boxes or character-specific events. |
| Vixen | Cheetah | Same as above. |
| Jay Garrick (classic) | The Flash | Available as a separate Premium Skin (store). |
| Power Girl | Supergirl | Found in Mother Boxes or store. |
| John Stewart | Green Lantern | Reward from certain Multiverse events. |
| Mr. Freeze | Captain Cold | Unlocked via “Gotham City” multiverse or Mother Boxes. |
| Grid | Cyborg | Available in Legendary Edition or separate purchase. |
| Bruce Wayne (Batman) | Batman (alternate voice) | Unlockable via gear. |
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2. Secret Endings
#### 2.1 Character-Specific Endings (Story Mode)
Each character has a unique ending sequence after completing the story. To view all endings, you must replay story chapters choosing different characters – but there is no ‘all endings’ cheat. The endings are shown automatically based on your choices.
#### 2.2 The “True” Ending
If you select Superman at the final decision point, you get a unique ending cutscene. If you select Batman, another ending plays. Both are canon-ambiguous. No hidden secret ending beyond these.
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3. Stage Secrets & Interactive Objects
#### 3.1 Secret Stage Interactions
Every stage has multiple interactive objects (e.g., throwing rocks, slamming opponents into walls). Some objects are hidden behind transitions:
- Batcave: Break the glass cabinet to get the “Batmobile” transition.
- Gorilla City: Slam opponent into the giant gorilla statue to trigger a stage transition.
- Atlantis: Use the water geysers to send opponent flying.
- Apokolips: Hitting the Parademon vats triggers an explosion transition.
- Status: Only accessible after unlocking Wonder Woman’s stage through story mode or multiverse. No hidden code.
- Character: Catwoman
- Secret: The “Cat Call” ability is a special gear piece that changes her super move animation to summon a swarm of cats. It can be obtained only from certain Multiverse events or rare Mother Box drops. No cheat – it’s RNG-based.
- Character: Superman
- Effect: Adds a unique super move animation where he sends opponent to the Phantom Zone. Extremely rare drop.
- Platform: iOS / Android
- Unlock: Complete her Challenge event when available. No cheat code.
- “One Hit Wonder” – Win a match with the total defense value of 0 (requires specific gear setup).
- “Armored to the Teeth” – Equip 5 epic gear pieces on one character.
- “The Caped Crusader” – Perform 50 Batman-specific interactions.
No cheat is needed – these are part of normal gameplay.
#### 3.2 Secret Stage: Themyscira (Wonder Woman’s Throne Room)
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4. Easter Eggs
#### 4.1 Watchtower Arcade Machines
In the “Watchtower” hub area, inspect the arcade machines. One plays a mini-game of Pong (Calling it a “hidden Pong” Easter egg). Interact with the screen to play for a few seconds.
#### 4.2 Batcomputer References
In the Batcave stage, the Batcomputer screens show text messages referencing other DC events, like the death of Jason Todd or Joker’s laughing gas. Some messages are timed and cycle randomly.
#### 4.3 Supergirl’s Cape (Mobile Game)
In the mobile version, if you tap Supergirl’s cape repeatedly, she reacts with a voice line. This is purely cosmetic.
#### 4.4 Hidden Dialogue (Character Intros)
Many pre-fight dialogues reference obscure DC lore. For example, if you pair Black Manta with Aquaman, they reference the murder of Aquaman’s son. No cheat – just character combinations.
#### 4.5 “15 Years” Time Skip (Story)
The game’s story begins 15 years after the events of Injustice: Gods Among Us. This is a narrative Easter egg.
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5. Gear & Loot Secrets
#### 5.1 Hidden Ability: “Cat Call” (Super Move Enhancement)
#### 5.2 Hidden Ability: “Phantom Zone” (Superman)
#### 5.3 All Gear Max Level (No Existing)
There is no legitimate cheat to max all gear instantly. The fastest method is to farm the “Endless Multiverse” event for high-level gear.
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6. Developer Room / Secret Area
#### 6.1 The “Developer Room” (Not Present)
Unlike some earlier NetherRealm games (e.g., Mortal Kombat: Deception had a hidden krypt room with developers), Injustice 2 does not contain a walkable developer room. However, there is a secret “NetherRealm Studios” logo in the Watchtower – if you stand near the TV screen showing the logo, it occasionally flickers with a hidden message: “You are not alone” (a reference to the game’s story).
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7. Mobile Version Secrets
#### 7.1 Secret Character: Silver Banshee
#### 7.2 Infinite Energy Glitch (Patched)
A known exploit that allowed infinite energy in the mobile version was patched. No longer usable.
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8. Miscellaneous Secrets
#### 8.1 “The Last Laugh” (Joker’s Stage)
If you win a match on the Joker’s carnival stage with Joker, a unique victory animation plays where he laughs and the screen shows “HAHAHA”. This is a secret animation, not a cheat.
#### 8.2 Secret Trophies / Achievements
Several achievements are hidden until unlocked, such as:
No cheat to unlock these – they must be earned.
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9. No Cheat Codes Exist
#### 9.1 Console / PC
There are no button combos, text entries, or system-level cheats for unlocking all characters, infinite health, or access to all stages. The game does not have a developer debug menu accessible by normal means.
#### 9.2 Mobile
No official cheat codes. Third-party tools claiming to generate gems or shards are scams and may result in account bans.
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10. Summary
Injustice 2 relies on exploration, gear grinding, and multiverse events for its hidden content. The game’s secrets are designed to be discovered through normal play rather than inputting codes. If you want to experience all hidden content without grinding, the Legendary Edition unlocks all characters and most Premier Skins, but even that does not provide cheat-level access.