NetherRealm Studiosis the developer behind two of the most recognizable franchises in fighting games. TheMortal Kombatseries especially has gained a large amount of infamy over the years since the series' arcade days due tobrutal fatalitiesthat just get more gory and ridiculous as newer games have been produced. For many fans ofMortal Kombat, this gore and over-the-top action was what initially attracted them to NetherRealm Studios' most famous creation, and has kept them playing over decades.
Mortal Kombatand NetherRealm Studios' popularity was recently shown after it was announced co-creator and game directorEd Boon would be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fameat the 25th D.I.C.E awards. With the latest game released by the developer beingMortal Kombat 11back in 2019, many fans are now hoping the studio will announce its next game soon.
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A few years ago, NetherRealm Studios would release a game in itsInjusticeseries, followed a year or two later by aMortal Kombattitle. However, this trend seems to have ended following the release ofMortal Kombat 11, with fans now debating whetherNetherRealmwill release a newMortal Kombattitle, or return to their fighting game series based on the DC Universe,Injustice. Now, a new job listing indicates that a new game is definitely in the works.
There were rumors that NetherRealm would be revealing a new title at the2021 Game Awards, yet no such announcement was made, with the developer claiming that too many variables were at play to prevent its new game from being shown off. While this was a disappointing event for many, it did indicate that NetherRealm’s new title is in development. A job listing for a Senior Designer at NetherRealm further confirms that a new game is on the way. However, there aren’t many details to be seen besides the likelihood that a new NetherRealm title is coming, and that it focuses on “melee based combat” game. The job also requires experience in “combat design and implementation,” which again doesn’t give much information besides indicating that NetherRealm is making a fighting game.
WithMortal Kombat 11being the most recently released game by NetherRealm, it would keep with tradition for the studio to then focus on anInjusticetitle. However, there are already rumors thatMortal Kombat 12has already been leakedby a NetherRealm employee, meaning thatInjusticefans would have to wait a little longer before being able to see a new DC fighting game.
