Mortal Kombat 12could mark the return ofMortal Kombat’sbeloved characters from the 3D era according to a recent tweet by NetherRealm Studios creative director Ed Boon. AlthoughMortal Kombat 12has not been officially announced, Boon appears to be already preparing fans for what’s to come for the iconic fighting game franchise.
TheMortal Kombatfranchisefound even greater levels of success followingMortal Kombat 9, which served as a reboot for the series in 2011. SinceMortal Kombat 9marked a new beginning for the franchise, many of the characters from Midway’s 3DMortal Kombattitles were missing. Subsequent titles such asMortal Kombat XandMortal Kombat 11would reintroduce a few 3D-era characters including Tanya and Fujin. However,Mortal Kombat’s3D era contains a vast roster, so fans continue to clamor for characters last seen inMortal Kombat: Armageddon. Boon noticed the fan outcry, and one of the creator’s latest tweets implies that NetherRealm Studios is taking the feedback seriously forMortal Kombat 12.
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When answering a fan’s question about the lack of 3D-era characters inmodernMortal Kombatgames, Boon claimsMortal Kombat 12will “soon fix” the issue. Boon enjoys teasing fans on Twitter about potential NetherRealm Studios titles, but the creator’s recent hints lean heavily in favor ofMortal Kombat 12. If Boon’s tweets hold true,Mortal Kombat 12will include multiple 3D-era characters at launch. In response to Boon, fans have already begun to expect characters such as Ashrah and Havik to make a return.
According to Boon, the next NetherRealm Studios game will be eitherInjustice 3orMortal Kombat 12. These two options have been likely guesses from the fighting game community for quite some time considering the studio’s development history since 2011. For example,Injustice: Gods Among Us'2013 release was followed byMortal Kombat Xin 2015,Injustice 2in 2017, andMortal Kombat 11in 2019.Injustice 3could be next for NetherRealm Studios, but many of Boon’s hints implyMortal Kombat 12is just as likely to be the studio’s next release.
NetherRealm Studios' next fighting gameis shrouded in mystery, and Boon’s tweets fuel even more speculation aboutMortal Kombat 12while fans wait for the highly anticipated reveal. Boon and NetherRealm Studios respect the feedback from passionateMortal Kombatfans, so Boon may be completely truthful when addressing the inclusion of more 3D-era characters.
Boon revealed that he will be in attendance at The Game Awards 2022 on December 8, but he will not be presenting at the show this time around. AMortal Kombat 12reveal at The Game Awards this year appears unlikely since Boon will not be present on stage.
