NetherRealm Studios confirms development on the next Mortal Kombat
NetherRealm Studios creative director Ed Boon has confirmed the studio is actively working on another entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise.
The statement follows the 2023 launch of Mortal Kombat 1, and comes amid ongoing fan interest in the studio's next steps across games and other media.
Background and context
NetherRealm Studios is best known as the developer behind the Mortal Kombat and Injustice fighting-game series.
Ed Boon, co-creator of Mortal Kombat and a long-time figurehead at NetherRealm, has been a visible spokesman for the studio across multiple industry events.
Mortal Kombat 1 released in 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, marking the studio’s most recent major franchise entry.
What Ed Boon said (rewritten)
In a recent interview, Boon declined to provide specific details about upcoming projects, saying that he could not reveal plans without risking premature disclosure.
He did, however, plainly confirm that NetherRealm is “pursuing another Mortal Kombat game” and that the studio has several projects in development beyond that franchise, including initiatives outside of traditional game releases.
Verified details fans should know
- Mortal Kombat 1 launched in 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
- NetherRealm Studios is the long-running developer of both the Mortal Kombat and Injustice series.
- Ed Boon is the co-creator of Mortal Kombat and serves as a primary public-facing representative for NetherRealm.
What this means for platforms and audiences
While Boon’s comments confirm the franchise will continue, he provided no timeline, platforms or release window.
Fans who follow Nintendo platforms — including Nintendo Switch owners who track news via Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop — should expect official announcements from NetherRealm or its publishers before any platform-specific details are confirmed.
NetherRealm’s confirmation of ongoing work on Mortal Kombat underscores the franchise’s longevity and the studio’s continued focus on fighting games and cross-media projects.
For now, the verified takeaway is straightforward: NetherRealm is developing another Mortal Kombat entry, and further details will be released through official channels when ready.
NetherRealm Studios creative director Ed Boon has confirmed the studio is actively working on another entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise.
The statement follows the 2023 launch of Mortal Kombat 1, and comes amid ongoing fan interest in the studio's next steps across games and other media.
Background and context
NetherRealm Studios is best known as the developer behind the Mortal Kombat and Injustice fighting-game series.
Ed Boon, co-creator of Mortal Kombat and a long-time figurehead at NetherRealm, has been a visible spokesman for the studio across multiple industry events.
Mortal Kombat 1 released in 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, marking the studio’s most recent major franchise entry.
What Ed Boon said (rewritten)
In a recent interview, Boon declined to provide specific details about upcoming projects, saying that he could not reveal plans without risking premature disclosure.
He did, however, plainly confirm that NetherRealm is “pursuing another Mortal Kombat game” and that the studio has several projects in development beyond that franchise, including initiatives outside of traditional game releases.
Verified details fans should know
- Mortal Kombat 1 launched in 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
- NetherRealm Studios is the long-running developer of both the Mortal Kombat and Injustice series.
- Ed Boon is the co-creator of Mortal Kombat and serves as a primary public-facing representative for NetherRealm.
What this means for platforms and audiences
While Boon’s comments confirm the franchise will continue, he provided no timeline, platforms or release window.
Fans who follow Nintendo platforms — including Nintendo Switch owners who track news via Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop — should expect official announcements from NetherRealm or its publishers before any platform-specific details are confirmed.
NetherRealm’s confirmation of ongoing work on Mortal Kombat underscores the franchise’s longevity and the studio’s continued focus on fighting games and cross-media projects.
For now, the verified takeaway is straightforward: NetherRealm is developing another Mortal Kombat entry, and further details will be released through official channels when ready.