
Other details, such as directors and whether performers are returning or making a fresh appearance, are still unknown. In other Mortal Kombat news, NewLine has hired Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight) to script the sequel to the Mortal Kombat film. The most recent development is an apparent tease. The fans took the time to examine Andersen’s photo and zoom in on the computer’s tiny text. Mortal Kombat 12 has been in the rumour mill for some time, and every few months, it seems something new happens to pour fuel on that fire again. Mortal Kombat 11 sold over 12 million copies, as of July 2021 and it’s evident that MK fans want more. NetherRealm’s decision to produce another Mortal Kombat game is also financially sound. doesn’t want the studio working on licensed projects in case it sells NetherRealm.įor the past year, NetherRealm’s future with parent firm WB Gaming has been questionable, with AT&T apparently considering selling off parts of its games business. Johnny Cage mortal kombat 12 mortal-kombat netherrealm studios Video Game News WB Games New Mortal Kombat Project Possibly Hinted at by Johnny Cage Voice Actor Alex Santa Maria JAndrew. According to the journalist, Warner Bros. VentureBeat contributor Jeff Grubb reported last August that NetherRealm is likely working on MK12 currently. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if the business did something similar on purpose. NetherRealm CEO Ed Boon is notorious for teasing announcements, often in an overt manner. “Take extra care with this material,” the email continues, adding more fuel to the rumor.

Raiden appears on both sides, raising his hand to create lightning. However, it’s also possible that the photo was a planned tease (or a troll) in disguise of an accident.Ī portion of an email on the same photo reads “our fans eagerly scrape the internet for any trace” of Mortal Kombat information. The Midway Legacy Edition uses Mortal Kombat II decals on the front, sides, and light-up marquee. However, keen-eyed MK enthusiasts noticed a file named “MK12 Mast…” on his monitor.Īfter around 10 minutes, Andersen reportedly erased the image, presumably because it disclosed that NetherRealm was developing on the unreleased Mortal Kombat 12. On Andersen’s desk were Mortal Kombat memorabilia, artwork from Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, and Injustice 2. Jonathan Andersen, a senior production manager at the fighting game firm, tweeted a picture of his desk on Thursday. The existence of Mortal Kombat 12 appears to have been ‘leaked’ by a NetherRealm Studios producer, but this could have been done on purpose.
