Ed Boon confirms NetherRealm Studios is actively developing another Mortal Kombat game, though he stopped short of revealing specifics that might land him in trouble with studio leadership.
Speaking to Collider, the franchise creator teased that the team is pursuing the next mainline entry in the fighting game series. This statement effectively closes the door on speculation that Injustice 3 might be NetherRealm's next project, shifting focus back to Mortal Kombat following the 2019 release of Mortal Kombat 11 and its 2024 mobile spinoff Mortal Kombat Onslaught.
Boon also expressed interest in bringing a Street Fighter character into Mortal Kombat's roster. The two franchises represent the fighting game genre's biggest pillars, with Street Fighter dominated by Capcom and Mortal Kombat by NetherRealm. Crossover characters have become standard practice in modern fighting games. Mortal Kombat 11 already featured guest characters including RoboCop, The Terminator, and Rambo, establishing the series' willingness to pursue licensing deals.
A Street Fighter crossover would mark a rare direct clash between gaming's two fighting game titans. Street Fighter 6, launched in 2023, has proven commercially successful with strong player retention, while Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate reached over 22 million players by 2021. Competition between the franchises remains fierce, making any collaboration noteworthy.
NetherRealm's next Mortal Kombat installment likely remains years away, given the current support cycle for Mortal Kombat 11. The studio's development timeline typically spans three to four years between mainline entries. Boon's confirmation at least settles long-standing rumors and