NetherRealm Confirms Next Mortal Kombat Is in Active Development Amid Injustice 3 Rumors
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
NetherRealm creative director Ed Boon has confirmed the studio is actively developing a new Mortal Kombat game, despite ongoing rumors surrounding a potential Injustice 3.
Fighting game fans have plenty to look forward to as the dust settles around NetherRealm Studios. In a recent interview with Collider, reported by Eurogamer, creative director Ed Boon confirmed that the studio is actively pursuing another entry in the iconic Mortal Kombat franchise. The announcement arrives just as the cinematic sequel, Mortal Kombat 2, hits theaters, keeping the franchise front and center in both gaming and pop culture.
The confirmation comes on the heels of persistent rumors pointing toward Injustice 3 as the studio's next major project. Given the current momentum of DC multimedia projects under James Gunn, a return to the superhero fighting arena always made strategic sense. However, Boon's comments make it clear that Mortal Kombat remains a core pillar for the team, especially with support for Mortal Kombat 1 having wound down roughly a year ago.
While Mortal Kombat 1 managed to clear eight million copies sold despite a mixed critical reception, players have been vocal about the franchise needing a deeper evolution to stay competitive in the modern fighting game landscape. With multiple projects currently cooking at NetherRealm spanning games and transmedia expansion, the studio appears poised to share more major updates soon. Original reporting and further details can be found over at Eurogamer.
Source: Eurogamer
Tags: Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm Studios, Fighting Games, Ed Boon, Eurogamer
Original article: Eurogamer