Ska’Vorah, a Twitter user, uploaded a screenshot of a 4chan post alleging that NetherRealm fired 14 staff after releasing MK11: Ultimate Edition earlier this year. However, if fresh leaks are genuine, the upcoming installment in the long-running franchise may not live up to the expectations of MK fans.Īlso See: Loop Hero, One Of 2021's Best Indie Games, Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch Not long after, Warner Media job postings were placed online, presumably hinting at MK12, adding fuel to the fire of rumors and suspicions. Given MK11’s tremendous success and concern regarding Warner Bros.’ game division’s future, VentureBeat contributor Jeff Grubb predicted that the next Mortal Kombat installment would arrive ahead of Injustice 3. While fans and NetherRealm’s previous production history suggested Injustice 3 would be in the works, rumors allege the Chicago-based studio is working on Mortal Kombat 12. Few details were given, but a message on Mortal Kombat’s social media channels stated that the company had turned its focus to something new. Following two and a half years of post-launch support, developer NetherRealm Studios announced the end of MK11 support this past July.
According to new rumors, Mortal Kombat 12 will be a re-release of Mortal Kombat 11, including characters from MK9 and MKX.Īccording to a recent leak, Mortal Kombat 12 will essentially be a re-release of MK11 with a roster that includes characters from MK9 and MKX.