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There is perhaps no more iconic antihero than Jean Constantinthe chain-smoking occult detective who spent decades battling demons, angels, and every supernatural horror imaginable. Created by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, John Totleben, and later became the star of D.C. Hellblazer seriesConstantine first appeared in The Swamp Thing Saga in 1985 before becoming a fan favorite with a devoted following in comics, television, film, and video games.
Although Constantine has appeared in numerous adaptations, fans still particularly enjoy Keanu Reeves’ 2005 film, while Matt Ryan’s accurate and comedic portrayal throughout Constantine, Arrow, Legends of tomorrowand the broader “Arrowverse” is also widely praised. With Constantine 2 still in development After what seems like forever and the character’s absence for several years, longtime fans are eagerly awaiting the legendary occult detective to finally make his long-awaited return.
Luckily, that wait is over, as Constantine is officially confirmed to make a return in an all-new version in 2027 (via YouTube).
Constantine makes an official return in DC’s next release scheduled for 2027, DKCO, a recently announced free-to-play mobile fighting game from developer Drop Fake, created in partnership with Warner Bros.
The game promises to bring arcade-style combat to iOS and Android devices, with pre-registration already live and the studio planning to support the game through regular content updates, including new playable characters such as John Constantine, shown in the trailer below.
Unlike traditional one-on-one fighters, DCKO revolves around 2v2 team battles and real-time PvP combat, as well as a story-driven PvE element. Players can build teams of iconic DC superheroes and supervillains, stringing together light and heavy attacks in long combos before unleashing powerful super moves.
The game will feature a combo attack mechanic, two-character Super Moves, assists, throws, and counter-techs, all designed as a co-op experience accessible on mobile for die-hard DC fans. Characters can also be customized with interchangeable Super Moves and upgraded over time to suit different playstyles.
The launch roster includes many of DC’s biggest names, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Raven, Lex Luthor, Doomsday, and of course, fan-favorite occult detective John Constantine.
His inclusion is particularly noteworthy given the renewed interest surrounding the character for the upcoming film. Constantine sequel, finally giving John another major video game appearance alongside some of DC’s most beloved heroes and villains. Drop Fake also confirmed that additional “Legends” will be introduced regularly after launch, expanding DCKO’s roster well beyond its initial lineup.
