Injustice 2 Gameplay Video Shows Off New Character Firestorm

After announcing Firestorm as the next Injustice 2 playable character earlier this week, NetherRealm has now released a video showing him in action.

This is a favorable video for Firestorm, as he wrecks every challenger that comes his way. As you can see in the video embedded above, Firestorm can be devastating up-close and he can also hurt you with ranged attacks.

In other news about Injustice 2, NetherRealm has announced the game's microtransaction system and stressed that the game will avoid a pay-to-win scenario.

Additionally, the next Injustice 2 character will be announced next week. Injustice 2's roster already features a lot of famous DC heroes and villains, including Batman, Superman, Catwoman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Poison Ivy. You can see all of the game's confirmed characters here.

Injustice 2 launches for PS4 and Xbox One on May 16. In other news, an Injustice 2 mobile game has been announced. Additionally, NetherRealm recently discussed the game's gear system--read GameSpot's interview feature below to learn more about it.

• Injustice 2 Devs Explain How The Game's Unusual Gear System Actually Works